Cleaners

READING BLUE COAT SCHOOL; Sonning; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free meals

Staff discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Car leasing

Free sports and leisure facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Job summary

Reading Blue Coat School is seeking a diligent cleaner to join our facilities team on a part-time basis. The role covers offices, classrooms, dining areas and other spaces to ensure a safe, hygienic environment for pupils and staff.

You will work 16:00–20:00, Monday to Friday (20 hours a week). Training will be provided; experience is helpful but not essential. A willingness to support key school events on occasion is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning operations and health & safety awareness.
• Willingness to operate cleaning equipment; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment and materials to maintain a safe, hygienic school environment.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and work as part of a team or independently.

Skills

Cleaning operations experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Ability to work unsupervised

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Responsibilities will include efficient and prompt cleaning of offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, dining areas, changing rooms and other areas of the School to maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role; be energetic; conscientious; work to high standards; work well in a team, as well as confident in working without constant supervision. Some experience of operating cleaning equipment and materials will be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. These are part‑time roles working 20 hours per week from 16:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to adjust normal working hours to support the operational needs of the school and occasional weekend shifts to cover key school events is essential.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of cleaning operations and a good understanding of Health & Safety; be enthusiastic, adaptable and energetic; work well as part of a team but also confident to work unsupervised and independently. Knowledge of operating cleaning is desirable but full training will be given., The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839

• No agencies, please www.rbcs.org.uk
• Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
• The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.
• including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme
• free meals
• extensive staff discounts
• life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes
• free sports and leisure facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and a strong commitment to professional development