Cleaners – various shift patterns Howell’s School, Llandaff Starting ASAP (will wait notice) Permanent contracts: 12.5 hours a week, 4pm – 6.30pm 17.5 hours per week, 5.30am – 9am Or combined shifts, 30 hours per week The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and from a range of backgrounds and experiences including race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The GDST is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and is committed to equal opportunities in employment, training and development through an Equal Opportunities Policy. Applications will be accepted in alternative formats, therefore should you require any adjustments to be able to complete the application form or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Helen Flynn to arrange to visit the School for a confidential conversation at your convenience. The Role: We are looking for hardworking and reliable cleaners to join our exceptional cleaning team in Howell’s School. The role involves cleaning all areas of the building after the school day, the collection and disposal of waste, and ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of allocated areas, and in the case of classrooms, their readiness for teaching. This will also involve adhering to safe working practices as required, and assisting with regular deep cleans and with any special arrangements for outside of term time requirements. Skills, qualifications & experience should include: • The ability to work effectively both in a team and under your own initiative • The ability to understand written and oral instructions • Knowledge and use of basic cleaning equipment & materials • Honesty and integrity • Professional & approachable attitude • Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work • Reliable & punctual About the School Howell’s School, Llandaff, is one of the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of student numbers and physical size. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 16 and girls and boys 16-18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK. Its 25 member schools all have a reputation for consistently high academic standards, superb pastoral support and enviable co-curricular programmes. The facilities inside the Victorian building and its more modern extensions are first-class and the opportunities for extracurricular activities, teamwork and confidence-building numerous. Academically, the school provides great added value, with results at both GCSE and A Level regularly greatly exceeding expectations. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous flexible private pension scheme • Free life assurance benefit • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment The closing date for application is Sunday 26th April at midnight, with interviews to be held during the week commencing 27th April 2026. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept CVs in lieu of completed application forms, however if you wish to have a hard copy application form posted out, please do not hesitate to contact us.