GENERAL INFORMATION
Spratton Hall is an IAPS day school for girls and boys. Situated at the edge of the village of Spratton, seven miles north of Northampton, the school is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The school was founded in 1951 by KC Hunter, as a boarding prep school for 20 or so boys. In 1974, girls were admitted. At present, there are 392 pupils in the school, 277 pupils in the Prep School (Years 3-8) and 115 pupils in the Pre-Preparatory Department (Reception to Year 2).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Cleaner to join our cleaning team at Spratton Hall in October. This position is a fixed-term maternity cover role for a minimum period of 6 months.
This role can be worked on a morning or evening basis, with hours flexible and open to discussion, making it easy to fit around other commitments.
Why join Spratton Hall?
At Spratton Hall, every role is vital to the success of the school. Every member of staff is a valued part of the team and proudly represents the school in everything they do. Our cleaners play an essential role in helping make Spratton Hall a happy, fun, and enjoyable place to work and a safe, inspiring place for children to learn and grow.
You’ll be joining a supportive team where your contribution is noticed, appreciated, and genuinely important.
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
In return we offer candidates the opportunity to work in a delightful setting, with free parking.
This role will be paid £13.55 per hour.
What you’ll be doing?
You’ll help keep our beautiful school clean, safe, and ready for busy days full of learning, creativity, and fun. You will be:
- Cleaning classrooms, corridors, and shared areas
- Cleaning the school hall and sports dome
- Cleaning pupils changing rooms, staff and pupil changing room.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Creating a bright, welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors
- Working either independently or alongside another valued member of the team, depending on the task and time of day
About You
- You’re dependable, hardworking, and take pride in what you do
- Comfortable working on your own or as part of a team
- Cleaning experience is helpful but not essential – full training can be provided
Wider responsibilities:
- Attend all statutory training that is required to work within a School
- Be sympathetic to the school’s aims and ethos
- Be aware of and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- All staff are to read the latest edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and sign the list in the office to confirm this has been read and understood
- Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified
- Staff will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work that is not specified in this job description
- This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Head to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
For the avoidance of doubt, the duties and responsibilities contained within this job description may change from time to time according to the requirements of the role and it is not intended to have contractual effect.
APPLICATIONS
Completed application forms, together with a brief letter of introduction, should be sent to HR & Recruitment Assistant, Lucy Woodhouse, a curriculum vitae is not required but may be included if you wish.
Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or by post to:
Spratton Hall
Smith Street
Spratton
Northamptonshire NN6 8HP
We reserve the right to close the application window earlier for the right candidate following successful interview
SAFEGUARDING
Spratton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with current and past employers, online checks, the Disclosure & Barring Service, overseas checks and the Secretary of State’s Prohibition List from Teaching and Management.
Please follow the link below to find Spratton Hall’s Recruitment and Selection policy and Safeguarding Policy.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY
Pay: Up to £13.55 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
