Domestic Cleaner

Uppingham School; Oakham, Uppingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Healthcare

Staff lunches

Staff discount

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Flu jabs

Disability Confident

Mindful employer

Job summary

Uppingham School in Rutland is seeking part-time cleaners to join a warm, friendly team dedicated to making our school feel welcoming and well-kept. The role covers dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, carpet refresh and shared areas, with a daytime schedule from 9.15am to 2.25pm during term time.

Working hours are 23.35–28.35 per week across 36 weeks per year, with additional annual clean-down hours. A daily hot lunch is provided, and benefits include Westfield Healthcare and various staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Dust, sweep and vacuum pupil areas and shared spaces.
• Refresh carpets and maintain clean, homely environments.
• Assist with meal service and laundry during daily routines.

Job description

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE

Salary: £13,469.79 – £16,032.38 annually (actual)

Hours: 23.35 – 28.35 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Uppingham Boarding and Day School is looking for Cleaners who want to be part of a warm, friendly team dedicated to making our school feel welcoming, well-kept, and homely. Your work will have a genuine impact on the daily life of our pupils and staff – helping to create calm, comfortable spaces where our community can thrive.

Your working day runs from 9.15am to 2.25pm, offering a predictable daytime routine that fits seamlessly around family life, studies, or other commitments – ideal for those seeking meaningful work within family friendly hours. A daily hot lunch is also provided throughout term time. Extensive added benefits include free Westfield Healthcare, discounts, and free membership of our Sports Centre.

The Role

You’ll play an important and valued role in keeping our pupil homes looking their very best. Whether you’re brightening communal spaces with dusting, sweeping and vacuuming, refreshing carpets and shared areas with deeper cleaning, or supporting daily routines through meal service and laundry, everything you do contributes to a caring, well-maintained environment that feels like home for our pupils.

We Currently Have Several Positions Available, Offering The Chance To Join a Supportive Team Where Your Contribution Is Valued, With The Following Working Hours

5 days per week, 36 weeks per year plus an additional 105 annual clean down hours. The hours of work are expected to be 9.15am – 2.25pm

6 days per week, 36 weeks per year plus an additional 105 annual clean down hours. The hours of work are expected to be 9.15am – 2.25pm

What We Offer

Benefits

• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications, therefore we encourage early submissions.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Uppingham School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Uppingham School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

You may have experience in the following: Cleaner, School Cleaner, Domestic Assistant, Domestic Cleaner, Domestic Housekeeper, Housekeeper, Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Assistant, Part-Time Cleaner, Term-Time Cleaner, Boarding House Cleaner, etc