team of cleaners

Rugby School; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Rugby School is seeking reliable cleaners to join the Cleaning Team across the School campus and boarding houses. This part-time role involves regular movement between locations, use of cleaning equipment, and adhering to safety guidelines to keep all areas clean and presentable.

Previous cleaning experience is essential; candidates should be honest, reliable, flexible, punctual, and able to follow verbal and written safety instructions.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Honest, reliable, flexible, punctual.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written safety guidance relating to the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated Cleaning Team across the School campus and boarding houses.
• Use cleaning equipment and machinery to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations at all times and maintain a welcoming environment for pupils and visitors.
• Support with events and other duties as required throughout the year.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Rugby School is one of the UK's leading independent boarding schools, set within a historic and vibrant campus. The School is home to 15 boarding houses accommodating both UK and international students, creating a diverse and welcoming community. In addition to supporting pupils during term time, the School hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including weddings, festivals, conferences, foreign language student camps, summer schools, and many other commercial and community events.

The successful candidate will join an established, friendly, and hardworking team of cleaners who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across the School estate. There are also opportunities for those who wish to become involved in supporting the many events that take place throughout the year.

We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Cleaning Team. This is an active, hands‑on role based across the School campus and boarding houses. The position involves regular walking between locations, the use of cleaning equipment and machinery, manual handling duties, lifting, bending, and working in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout the School.

Our Cleaning Team plays a vital role in ensuring that pupils, staff, visitors, and guests enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at all times, while ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are fully complied with.

Previous cleaning experience is essential. Applicants must be honest, reliable, flexible, punctual, and take pride in their work. They should be able to understand and follow verbal instructions, as well as written guidance relating to the safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous cleaning products.

These are excellent opportunities to join a supportive team within a prestigious school environment and contribute to the success of a busy and varied operation throughout the year.

Current Vacancies

• 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 06:30-11:00 (All year round)

Please note that Rugby School is an independent Boarding School and that term dates may differ from state schools, please check the Rugby School website for further information on term dates.

Please Note

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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches including the dark web and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that 'the Whole Person is the Whole point'. Find out more here:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

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Job Details

Job title Cleaners (Rugby School)

Job reference R01242

Date posted 24/09/2025

Application closing date Blank

Location Rugby School

Salary £13.10 per hour

Benefits Rugby School Group offers a generous benefits package.

Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Job category/type Operations

Attachments Job description

Please note that in accordance with KCSIE Guidance the Rugby School Group may undertake online searches as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates.