Cleaner

Girl's Schools Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join their dedicated team. The role involves working across multiple school sites with fixed hours from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A competitive salary of £12.21 per hour is offered, along with benefits such as training and discounts at retail locations. Applicants must undergo child protection screening due to direct access to young people.

Benefits

Full uniform and safety shoes provided

Comprehensive training

Access to facilities such as swimming pool and gym

Discounts at over 130,000 retail locations

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple school sites.
• Participate in comprehensive training including Health and Safety.
• Ensure high cleaning standards.

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Cleaner.

Details

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) are recruiting for several part-time cleaning positions to join our friendly and committed cleaning team on a permanent basis. The postholders will work across the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites.

Our cleaning team consists of 42 operatives, many of whom have worked at ESMS for over 15 years. Our teams are passionate, pioneering, and strive for excellence. We value the contributions of our employees to school life. We invest in their training and development and support their ambitions to help them flourish professionally and personally.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A paid week of 30 hours.

Salary: £12.21 per hour.

Location: The postholders will work across the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites.

Holidays: 25 days of annual leave plus 10 statutory days at Christmas and Easter, when the schools are closed. The holiday year runs from January to December.

Package & Benefits

• Full uniform and safety shoes provided.
• Comprehensive training, including Health and Safety, COSHH, and machinery training.
• Access to facilities such as the swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours when available.
• ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme offering discounts at over 130,000 retail and entertainment locations across the UK, including:
• Discounts at major supermarkets.
• Deals at high street chains.
• Offers at restaurant chains.
• Up to 40% off cinema tickets at Cineworld, Odeon, and VUE.
• Deals on Sky Store.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This vacancy is open. Due to immediate needs, interviews will be held as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

For inquiries, contact Recruitment at [e-mail]

About ESMS

Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools for ages 3-18 in Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We emphasize holistic education, offering over 300 clubs and activities, including sports, music, drama, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement, to help children discover talents, learn, explore, have fun, and make friends.

Our Vision

To empower learners through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, inspiring students to dream big, set goals, and excel in life.

Our Mission

To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and contribute positively to the world.

Aims

• Provide outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse student body.
• Build strong relationships to ensure students feel happy, safe, and secure, promoting emotional, social, and academic thriving.
• Offer a wide range of activities outside the classroom to help students discover and develop talents.
• Inspire students to aim high and achieve strong academic results.
• Encourage students to embrace challenges and opportunities.
• Inspire teachers to foster a love of learning and innovative thinking.
• Develop students' confidence to express themselves.
• Embed character and values to help students make good decisions and improve the world around them.