Contract hours: 23-28 per week
Basis: Part time
Salary: £13,469.80 - £15,846.89 per annum
Location: Uppingham School
Uppingham Boarding and Day School is looking for Cleaners who want to be part of a warm, friendly team dedicated to making our school feel welcoming, well-kept, and homely. Your work will have a genuine impact on the daily life of our pupils and staff — helping to create calm, comfortable spaces where our community can thrive.
Your working day runs from 9.15am to 2.25pm, offering a predictable daytime routine that fits seamlessly around family life, studies, or other commitments - ideal for those seeking meaningful work within family friendly hours. A daily hot lunch is also provided throughout termtime. Extensive added benefits include free Westfield Healthcare, discounts, and free membership of our Sports Centre
You’ll play an important and valued role in keeping our pupil homes looking their very best. Whether you’re brightening communal spaces with dusting, sweeping and vacuuming, refreshing carpets and shared areas with deeper cleaning, or supporting daily routines through meal service and laundry, everything you do contributes to a caring, well-maintained environment that feels like home for our pupils.
We currently have several positions available, offering the chance to join a supportive team where your contribution is valued.
5 days per week, 5.25 hours per day, 52 weeks per year. The hours of work are expected to be 9.15am – 2.25pm.
6 days per week, Monday to Saturday, 5.25 hours per day, 36 weeks per year, plus an additional 105 annual clean down hours. The hours of work are expected to be 9.15am – 2.25pm.
Additionally, we have morning central cleaning positions across our teaching and office buildings available from 6am. Many of our staff combine various House and Central Cleaning roles.
Terms and Conditions
Holiday: The annual holiday entitlement is all Uppingham School holidays apart from the 4 weeks and clean down hours specified above. Public holidays in term time are normal working days
Benefits
50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health Services
Free annual flu jabs
Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff
Pension scheme: Defined contribution scheme: employee contribution matched by School by factor of two, up to 10% maximum
You may have experience of the following: Domestic Cleaner, Housekeeper, School Cleaner, Boarding House Cleaner, Domestic Assistant, Cleaning Operative, Facilities Cleaner, Residential Cleaner, Laundry Assistant, Housekeeping Assistant, Domestic Support Worker, Hygiene Operative, Dining Room Assistant, Kitchenette Cleaner, General Cleaner, Soft Services Operative, Accommodation Cleaner, House Services Assistant, Building Cleaner, Support Services Assistant.
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