Domestic Cleaner

With a range of hours available, both on a year-round or term time only basis, and opportunities for progression, our Domestic Cleaner posts are an ideal opportunity for candidates who take pride in what they do.

The school campus is integral to the town of Uppingham, uniting historic buildings and modern facilities to create a unique and beautiful environment. Amongst the 45 buildings within an estate stretching over 120 acres, are 15 boarding houses providing a home away from home for 800 pupils. The cleanliness of our buildings and the running of domestic duties such as meal service and laundry are maintained and carried out by a dedicated team of cleaners.

Under the direction of a Team Leader or Assistant Cleaning Manager, you will carry out a range of cleaning tasks independently, including but not limited to washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping, as well as carrying out domestic duties.

We are looking for hardworking, professional,  friendly and approachable candidates to join our team. Previous cleaning experience is required as is the ability to work with others and with minimum supervision.

We have various shifts available and working hours are typically from 9.15am to 2.25pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 2pm on the weekends. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your availability and requirements at interview.

In return, Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer. These benefits include:

• 50% contribution to premiums for the school’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Health Care
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of staff
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema, and restaurant discounts (via Westfield Benefits)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice
• Occupational health services to support staff who have health/medical issues
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

FTE salary for this role is £25,594.44. The actual salary will depend on your working hours, for example:

• 35 hours per week (5 days per week), 35 weeks per year = £11,215.92
• 35 hours per week (6 days per week), 35 weeks per year = £13,344.12