evening cleaner

University College School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous contributory pension scheme

Interest-free housing loan

Season ticket loans

Free lunches during term time

Access to UCS Active gym

Job summary

University College School is hiring an evening cleaner to join the Cleaning Department. You will clean and maintain toilets, washrooms, and changing areas for staff and pupils, restock consumables, and respond to urgent cleaning requests.

You will work closely with the Caretaking Team to ensure all areas are safe and presentable. The role requires pride in work, punctuality, and the ability to manage time and stock, with flexibility to handle emergencies and support school events.

Qualifications

• Takes pride in their work.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains stock of cleaning and hygiene consumables.
• Responds promptly to emergencies or unforeseen cleaning needs.
• Works with the Caretaking Team to keep areas clean and presentable.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain toilets, washrooms, and changing areas for staff and pupils.
• Restock consumables and monitor supplies.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests and emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Caretaking Team to keep shared spaces safe and tidy.
• Carry out other tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor or Head of Caretaking.

Skills

Time management

Punctuality

Stock management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an evening cleaner to join our dedicated Cleaning Department Your main duties will include cleaning and maintaining toilets, washrooms, and changing areas for staff and pupils, restocking consumables, and responding to any urgent cleaning requests. You will also work collaboratively with the Caretaking Team to ensure all areas are safe, tidy, and ready for use. We are looking for an individual who:

• Takes pride in their work
• Manages their time effectively
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality, Clean and monitor washrooms and changing areas as scheduled
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning and hygiene consumables
• Respond promptly to emergency or unforeseen cleaning needs
• Work with the Caretaking Team to keep shared areas clean and presentable
• Carry out other tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor or Head of Caretaking

The Cleaning Department

The Cleaning Department at UCS is a dedicated and hardworking team responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all three school sites. The team is made up of reliable, professional staff who work flexibly to support daily operations and school events. Their commitment ensures a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

University College School was founded in 1830 to promote principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and overriding aim. Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it. UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils, to value their individuality and to create a diverse and inclusive community. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities., University College School is fully  ​​​​​ ​ ​  ​We ​…? Actually the line seems: "Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities." University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check before commencing employment. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, and others, to confirm applicants' identities and their professional records.

The salary for this post will be £12,683 . UCS offers a generous contributory pension scheme, interest-free housing and season ticket loans, discounted access to UCS Active (the on-site gym and health club), and free lunches during term time.