Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for 3 Cleaners to join the team**.**
Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Working hours: 05:30 am – 08:30 am / 17:00 pm – 20:30 pm
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 07 November 2024 (midday)
About Us:
Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with around 1000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.
Cleaner – Role:
Abingdon School has vacancies in the housekeeping department. The successful candidate will be punctual and reliable with the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level under minimum supervision.
Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential as relevant training will be provided.
The following Part-Time shifts are available:
- 1 Part Time Cleaner Role - Morning: 05:30 am – 08:30 am (15 hours per week)
- 2 Part Time Cleaner Roles - Afternoon*: 17:00 pm – 20:30 pm (17.5 hours per week)
- There are two vacancies for the afternoon shift. One to start as soon as possible and one to start 1st February 2025.
All shifts are offered on a term time plus basis requiring the postholder to work a total of 38.4 weeks per year. Term time is usually 34 weeks inclusive of INSET days. The additional working days are to be worked during school holidays.
Cleaner – Key Responsibilities:
- To clean a range of school areas as stipulated within a timescale and to the required standard
- To use specialist cleaning equipment such as steamers, carpet cleaners, scrubber dryers and rotary machines in accordance with instructions and after completing additional training.
- To carry out deep cleaning of allocated areas as required, for example: at the end of term before term starts and after building works or maintenance tasks.
- To ensure that stocks of cleaning products are maintained
Cleaner – You:
- Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions
- Punctual and reliable with a flexible approach
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and complete tasks to a high standard
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- The ability to work independently as well as working effectively as a member of a team
Cleaner – Benefits:
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice
- Free lunch during term-time
- Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times
- Discounted fitness classes
- Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes
- Discount on children's holiday camps
- Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits
Application Process:
You will be asked which shift you are applying for during the application process. We will accept applications for morning and afternoon shifts combined (32.5 hours per week).
Closing Date: Thursday 07 November 2024 (midday)
Interviews: Thursday 14 November 2024
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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