Cleaners

TES FE News; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-educational boarding school is seeking dedicated cleaners to maintain high cleanliness standards. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and strong communication skills. Available roles can be full-time or part-time with an attractive benefits package, including health contributions and discounts. Apply by August 25, 2025, for an opportunity to be part of a supportive community.

Benefits

50% Contribution towards health premiums

Discount on School fees

Discount at local nursery

25% Discount on holiday club fees

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free staff lunches during term-time

Complimentary staff tickets for performances

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning role preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate cleanliness standards.
• Pleasant and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Work as a team member within Domestic Services.
• Support pupils and staff with a positive attitude.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well with colleagues

Job description

Job Overview

At Uppingham School, a clean, well-kept environment is essential to the wellbeing of our pupils. To ensure we maintain our high standards of cleanliness, we are looking for dedicated and friendly cleaners to join our Domestic Services team.

Uppingham is one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding schools, set in the heart of Rutland. The School’s beautiful 125-acre estate features over 80 buildings, from historic landmarks to state-of-the-art, modern facilities. Among them are 15 boarding houses that serve as a home away from home for our pupils. The responsibility of maintaining these spaces falls to our experienced team of domestic staff.

With the School operating a busy academic, non-curricular and events programme seven days a week throughout the year, we offer a range of full time and part time cleaning opportunities, including team leader roles for candidates with the right supervisory experience. For many of our roles there is flexibility on what we can offer, including term time working, and all staff enjoy an attractive benefits package.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and can demonstrate a good knowledge of cleaning procedures. Equally important are strong communication skills, a pleasant and courteous manner, and the ability to work well with colleagues, pupils, and parents alike.

If you are interested in a cleaning role that is more than just being a cleaner, a role where you will be a pivotal member of staff with scope to progress, we encourage you to explore our various opportunities.

What We Offer

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which give discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
  
  

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 25th August 2025.

Interview date: 1st September 2025.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.