Location: Leweston School, Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Job Type: Part time, permanent
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday 5am to 11am (30 hours a week) including a 20-minute paid break and Monday to Friday 5am to 10am (25 hours a week) including a 20-minute paid break.
Either of the above roles could be worked as a job share.
About Us
At Leweston School, we take immense pride in providing a safe, welcoming, and exceptionally clean learning environment for our pupils and staff. We are currently seeking a dedicated and thorough Cleaner / Housekeeper to join our fantastic domestic services team.
If you have a keen eye for detail and want to play a vital role in the daily running of our school community, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As a School Cleaner, your main priority will be to ensure that the premises are kept clean, tidy, and presented to the highest possible standard. Your daily duties will include:
- General Cleaning & Tidying: Clearing floor areas and tidying rooms to prepare them for deep cleaning.
- Surface & Floor Care: Cleaning hard floors and carpets (using powered cleaning devices where necessary), walls, paintwork, glass, furniture, and fittings.
- Hygiene Facilities: Maintaining and sanitising toilets, shower areas, and their fixtures.
- Kitchen Areas: Cleaning teaching kitchens and staff/pupil communal areas, including appliances like cookers and fridges.
- Waste Management: Collecting and disposing of rubbish and recycling to designated areas.
- Deep Cleaning: Participating in intensive deep cleaning projects, typically carried out on a termly basis.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensuring the correct use of all cleaning products and equipment in accordance with COSHH regulations and health and safety standards.
- Teamwork: Reporting any maintenance issues or damage, and providing cover for team members during absences or peak workloads.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience in commercial cleaning or housekeeping is highly desirable, but not essential—a great attitude and work ethic are what matter most!
- Attention to Detail: Pride in your work with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Compliance & Safety: Willingness to adhere to school policies, including Health & Safety, COSHH, and strict Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.
- Flexibility: A positive approach to evolving duties and a willingness to attend mandatory training and INSET days.
Benefits & Perks
- Membership of a pension scheme with the School contributing up to 12%
- Free onsite parking
- Complimentary breakfast
- Generous Annual leave allowance of 7.2 weeks, pro rata for part time.
Requirements Please Note: Because this role is based within a school environment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and provide satisfactory references. How to Apply
If you are ready to contribute to a clean and safe learning environment, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driving license (required)
Work Location: In person
