Job Introduction
Cleaner
Grade B £25,985 FTE (£15,018.84 actual)
25 hours, 39 weeks (Working pattern to be discussed at interview)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cleaner to join our excellent Site team. You will take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across designated areas of the school. Working both independently and as part of the Site team, you will use your initiative to identify and respond to cleaning needs, helping to create a welcoming and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be provided.
To view the full job description and person specification attached to this role, please visit the school website. Teachers of all career stages are welcomed to apply.
Why Kings’?
Kings’ is an exciting and rewarding place to be. Our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers’ support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are caring and committed, all firmly believing that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings’ community live our values and collective morale is high.
Working at Kings’ in Winchester, you will:
- Benefit from a supportive, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
- Be part of our friendly, welcoming team – you join our Kings’ family, who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
- Feel valued and recognised for your contributions, whilst being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Receive a laptop that comes with continual support from our effective and dedicated in-house IT Support Team.
- Park on site, in a secure, accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces
- Work in well-resourced departments, with access to a high-quality library for professional development.
- Feel the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7/365 phone advice and counselling.
- Free staff gym and swimming sessions.
To see what current staff say about working at Kings’ and learn more about our dedication to wellbeing and staff voice, visit our website.
How to apply
Download and complete an application form, then email a copy to recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk by the stated closing date. Please note, we can only accept CVs with an accompanying application form and we are not able to support with sponsorship for this role.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
- Use initiative to identify and respond to cleaning needs.
- Be organised, dependable and able to manage their own workload.
- Communicate effectively and work positively as part of a wider team.
- Take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
Job purpose, including main duties and responsibilities:
- Carry out a range of cleaning duties across the school site, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning and disinfecting washrooms and other designated areas, and replenishing consumable supplies.
- Assist with daily litter picking.
- Monitor the condition of allocated areas and promptly report maintenance, health and safety, security or safeguarding concerns to the appropriate member of the Site team.
- Proactively identify cleaning needs within designated areas and take appropriate action, escalating issues where necessary.
- Respond flexibly to changing priorities, including spillages, unexpected cleaning requirements and school events.
- Maintain effective communication with the Site Manager and wider Site team regarding priorities, completed work and any issues requiring attention.
- Undertake additional and periodic deep cleaning across the school site when required.
- Use cleaning materials, equipment and resources effectively, safely and economically.
- Monitor cleaning supplies within allocated areas, replenish stock as required and notify the Site Manager of anticipated shortages.
- Follow the school’s health and safety procedures, including requirements relating to cleaning products, equipment, personal protective equipment and the safe storage of materials.
Person Specification
B Knowledge and Experience | |
Clear understanding of the high expectations of working in an outstanding school | A/I |
Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding within schools. | A/I |
An understanding of high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation within a school or similarly busy environment. | A/I |
Previous experience following agreed procedures or processes. | A/I |
C Personal Qualities | |
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling the school’s mission and values. | A/I/R |
A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to identify tasks requiring attention and act appropriately. | A/I/R |
Excellent punctuality and time-management skills. | A/I |
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage own workload with limited supervision. | A/I |
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. | A/I/R |
D Confidential Reference | |
Receipt of satisfactory references, including from the current or most recent employer, in accordance with the school’s safer recruitment procedures. | R |
A = application I = interview R = reference
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and for considering Kings’ School in the next stage of your career. If our mission, values and ethos excite you, please do visit the school website or contact us to find out more about our school, the role, life in Winchester and how to apply.
