Cleaner

Required: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Cleaning Supervisor
 

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a cleaner to work at The King’s School, Gloucester, ensuring our facilities are
well-kept, safe and offer a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidates will have high standards, an eye for detail and a positive attitude to the role.

The School

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King’s have all been classified as ‘excellent’ in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

Main Duties
• Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the School premises;
• Sanitise bathrooms and changing facilities;
• Follow all health and safety guidelines including proper disposal of waste and handling of cleaning chemicals;
• Undertake any training relevant to your role as directed;
• Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Cleaning Supervisor or Facilities Manager.

Personal Profile
• Good physical fitness;
• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions;
• Punctual and reliable, able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively;
• Able to work both within a team and individually with minimal direction;
• High standards and an eye for detail, taking pride in a job well done;
• Respect for the different skills and experience that others can bring to the workplace;
• Some experience of undertaking general cleaning duties would be highly beneficial.

Hours of Work
The post is for 20 hours per week, to be worked in two-hour shifts in the morning and evening, from 06:00 to 08:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday during term-time plus six of the sixteen weeks of published School holidays.

There may be occasions when extra hours are required, including at evenings and weekends, around busier times such as Open Days or other events. Remuneration will be given for any additional hours worked.

Benefits
• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 4th November at 12:00 noon. However, early applications are
encouraged and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date, if
appropriate. Candidates are advised that the School is on half-term break between 17th October and 3rd November; applications received during this time may experience a delay in their acknowledgement.

Applications

Candidates should apply by completing the application form and a letter of application on our website - please click on apply Now.  A CV is not required. Applications should be addressed to The Headmaster via the contact details. For further details please see information to the right of this advert.

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that  calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.