Part-Time School Cleaner (Mornings)
Duchy College, (formerly Harrogate Ladies College) comprises pre-school, preparatory, senior and sixth form and are a family of leading independent schools delivering a world class education in the heart of Harrogate for boys and girls aged 2-18 years. In our last ISI inspection in 2024 we met all standards in all areas and in 2017 we were awarded the highest possible rating of Excellent in All Areas from 2 to 18 years.
This is an exciting time in the School’s history as from September 2026, we will be starting our journey to become fully co-educational. We will also be changing our name for the new era to Duchy College
We are looking to appoint two hard-working, reliable and conscientious Part-Time Cleaners to join our dedicated team as soon as possible in helping to ensure the School is presented to high standards at all times. Normal working hours throughout the years are as follows:
- 6.30am until 9.30am on Mondays to Fridays
Responsibilities will include cleaning of day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, changing rooms and other areas of the School.
Manual handling experience would be an advantage although not essential, as full training will be provided. The position offers a great rate of pay, a generous holiday allowance and contributions to your pension (if eligible). A staff uniform will also be provided.
Main Duties:
The role will have responsibility for cleaning duties within the College campus (excluding the catering areas) and specifically:
- residential and boarding houses and the Wellness Centre;
- non-residential teaching areas, including Highfield Prep School and Pre-School;
- Sports Hall and Dance studio;
- to ensure that all areas are cleaned, equipped and prepared for all functions and holiday hire;
- to remove desks, furniture and gym equipment as requested;
- to work in an efficient and organised way, and to clean areas as per list;
- to deep clean areas during School closure periods, i.e. floors stripped and polished, windows cleaned, desktops/furniture/whiteboards/top shelves cleaned;
- to ensure all Health & Safety/Hygiene regulations are complied with and that hygiene in food preparation areas (outside of the main School Catering department) is maintained to a standard commensurate with the Food Act 1997;
- to be aware of and implement HLC Health & Safety Policy at all times, reporting accidents in accordance with that policy;
- to obtain and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies and replenish as required, with common sense cost control;
- to perform any other reasonable and appropriate duties as directed by the Facilities Manager/Supervisor.
Person Specification
Desirable:
Experience
- Experience of work-place cleaning
- Manual handling experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications
- No specific qualifications required – training given.
Personal attributes
- Good attention to detail;
- To be conscientious and like to do a thorough job;
- Able to work in a team but also on their own if required;
- To be flexible and adaptable in working style.
Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will not be allowed to start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This position is in regular, regulated activity making it exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £9,913.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrogate HG1 2QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Experience of work-place cleaning
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
