Cleaning Assistant

Shrewsbury School; Ruyton-XI-Towns; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Shrewsbury School is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join our team. The role is permanent, part-time (30 hours per week), working term time plus an additional 6 weeks, on-site at Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX.

You will help keep our boarding houses and school buildings clean to a very high standard. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented and capable of working in a friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or work experience in a similar role would be an advantage; however full training will be given.
• The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment, have an eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Keep all boarding houses and main school buildings clean and hygienic, maintaining very high standards.
• Deliver an excellent cleaning service with attention to detail.

Job description

Cleaning Assistant

• Company: Shrewsbury School


• Salary: We offer a competitive salary for this role, which will be discussed with the successful candidate.


• Hours: Part-time


• Location: Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 2 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

Summary

Cleaning Assistant

Full Time, Permanent, Term Time plus 6 weeks

We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant who is passionate about delivering an excellent cleaning service. Working in either our boarding houses or main school buildings, you will ensure that all areas are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, ensuring very high standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment, have an eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning. Previous cleaning or work experience in a similar role would be an advantage; however full training will be given.

We have 1 post available: 30 hours per week, working term time plus an additional 6 weeks, which is to be worked during the school holidays.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

Closing Date: 12pm, Thursday 15th October 2026.

Packwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant who is passionate about delivering an excellent cleaning service. Working in either our boarding houses or main school buildings, you will ensure that all areas are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, ensuring very high standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment, have an eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning. Previous cleaning or work experience in a similar role would be an advantage; however full training will be given.

Salary: We offer a competitive salary for this role, which will be discussed with the successful candidate.