Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for 3 Cleaners to join the team.

Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Working hours: 05:30 am – 08:30 am / 17:00 pm – 20:30 pm

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 07 November 2024 (midday)

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with around 1000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

Cleaner – Role:

Abingdon School has vacancies in the housekeeping department. The successful candidate will be punctual and reliable with the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level under minimum supervision.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential as relevant training will be provided.

The following Part-Time shifts are available:

- 1 Part Time Cleaner Role - Morning: 05:30 am – 08:30 am (15 hours per week)

- 2 Part Time Cleaner Roles - Afternoon*: 17:00 pm – 20:30 pm (17.5 hours per week)

*There are two vacancies for the afternoon shift. One to start as soon as possible and one to start 1st February 2025.

All shifts are offered on a term time plus basis requiring the postholder to work a total of 38.4 weeks per year. Term time is usually 34 weeks inclusive of INSET days. The additional working days are to be worked during school holidays.

Cleaner – Key Responsibilities:

- To clean a range of school areas as stipulated within a timescale and to the required standard

- To use specialist cleaning equipment such as steamers, carpet cleaners, scrubber dryers and rotary machines in accordance with instructions and after completing additional training.

- To carry out deep cleaning of allocated areas as required, for example: at the end of term before term starts and after building works or maintenance tasks.

- To ensure that stocks of cleaning products are maintained

Cleaner – You:

- Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions

- Punctual and reliable with a flexible approach

- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and complete tasks to a high standard

- Ability to work with minimum supervision

- The ability to work independently as well as working effectively as a member of a team

Cleaner – Benefits:

- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice

- Free lunch during term-time

- Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times

- Discounted fitness classes

- Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes

- Discount on children’s holiday camps

*Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits

Application Process:

You will be asked which shift you are applying for during the application process. We will accept applications for morning and afternoon shifts combined (32.5 hours per week).

Closing Date: Thursday 07 November 2024 (midday)

Interviews: Thursday 14 November 2024

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To submit your application for this Cleaner opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!