About Us
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
- Fixed term for 6 months
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16 hours per week
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Mon-Thurs 7am to 10:15am, Fri 7am to 10am
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£11,221 per annum (£13.45 per hour)
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Kingsway Campus, SA1 5LF
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensuring that College cleanliness is maintained on a daily basis, including the use of mops, vacuum cleaners and electrical buffers and polishers.
- To ensure that a safe working practice is adhered to in all cleaning activities.
About you:
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Able to undertake a range of manual cleaning activities.
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Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness in accordance with specified rotas.
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Available to work flexible hours on occasion.
Benefits:
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28 days pro rata annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
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Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
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2 staff wellbeing days per year
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Discounted study opportunities on College courses
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More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing
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Further information
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This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
- Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 per annum.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Safeguarding
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:
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Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
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Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).
