School Cleaner (Weekends)
We are seeking experienced cleaners to play an important role in our busy Domestic Services Department at St Edward’s School.
You will clean a range of school areas as outlined in a weekly and monthly schedule, including pupil bedrooms, common rooms, bathrooms, showers and toilets, kitchens and pantries and public spaces.
Previous experience in a cleaning role and a good command of the English language is essential. Previous experience within a similar organisation is desirable.
This is a part-time position, working 9 hours across Saturday and Sunday during St Edward’s term time plus additional weeks in the summer. This results in 39 working weeks per year. A breakdown of the required hours are as follows:
Saturday: 7am-12:30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Sunday: 8:30am-12:30pm
- In return, we can offer the following benefits:
- A friendly and inclusive working environment
- Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
- Free on-site car parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%
A full job description is available below:
Full job description for the role of School Cleaner
Application forms can be found in the blue ‘useful links’ box to the right, or below, depending on your device. Completed forms should be emailed to recruitment@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to Recruitment, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 15th June 2025.
We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
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