The Grange School
Recruitment Pack Afternoon Cleaner - Term Time only
| community. | Welcome The Grange School is one of the great success stories of independent education, shaped by over forty years of sustained growth, ambition and achievement. Founded in 1933 as a Kindergarten and Preparatory School, the School took a bold and transformative step in 1977 with the introduction of secondary education. Since then, The Grange has grown steadily, developing an outstanding academic reputation alongside a strong and supportive school |
| Today, The Grange educates 1,180 students aged 3-18, with approximately 400 students in the Junior School and 780 in the Senior School, including a vibrant Sixth Form. The School is consistently amongst the highest-performing independent schools in the North West and is widely regarded as one of the leading co-educational day schools in the country. Academic standards are high, and outcomes place The Grange towards the top of national independent school league tables, with strong GCsE and A-level results and the majority of students progressing to their first-choice | |
universities. Just as importantly, The Grange is a very happy place to work and learn. Relationships between staff and students are warm, respectful and purposeful. Expectations are high, and the School is busy and dynamic, but it is also collegiate, supportive and professionally rewarding. Staff are encouraged to be ambitious, reflective and creative, within a culture that values collaboration and  |
Hartford, Cheshire
The Grange School is situated in Hartford, a thriving village that combines a strong sense of community with excellent regional connectivity. Closely linked to the nearby market town of Northwich, Hartford sits within the historic Vale Royal of Cheshire and is ideally positioned between Manchester and Liverpool, with Chester just 15 miles away.
The area offers an outstanding quality of life. Beautiful countryside is always close at hand, while hills, coastline and mountain landscapes are all easily accessible. At the same time, nearby cities provide rich cultural, sporting and commercial opportunities, complementing the more peaceful pace of village and rural life.
A wide range of housing is available locally, catering for different lifestyles, stages of life and budgets. Both staff and students travel to The Grange from a broad geographical area, drawn from a mix of urban, suburban and rural communities.
Overall, the location combines accessibility, natural beauty and a high standard of living, making Hartford and the surrounding area an excellent place to work, live and belong.
Afternoon Cleaner The Opportunity
Salary: £9,791.60 per annum Reports to: Senior Caretaker Working hours: 17.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 3:45pm - 7:15pm, term time only plus Inset Days
Working hours are Monday – Friday 3:45pm – 7:15pm, term time only plus inset days. Additional working hours may be available to suit, including peak time cover, daytime and weekends.
Candidates should have recent proven experience as a cleaner, and should have an awareness of the safeguarding requirements applicable to a school setting.
Duties to include:
Cleaning certain parts of the school site
Vacuuming carpeted areas and washing floors of cloakrooms and toilets in designated areas
Sweeping uncarpeted areas
Emptying and cleaning bins
Spot cleaning of spillages
Cleaning desks, seats and skirting boards
Cleaning toilet areas and replenishing toiletries
● Cleaning doors and windows
Checking stock levels of cleaning materials
Report all defects/hazards immediately to the Cleaning Supervisor
Afternoon Cleaner The Opportunity
Skills and experience you will need:
A reasonable level of fitness
Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
Able to manage time effectively
Ability to work both alone and in a team
Awareness of health and safety procedures
Reading skills for following instructions
Maths skills for measuring cleaning fluids
We offer the successful candidate:
·Supportive governors and staff
A well-resourced working environment
Professional development
The opportunity to work at an outstanding school
24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
We are a friendly and supportive organisation with great staff and great environment.
If you enjoy working as part of a team, are looking for job satisfaction and have high standards in your own home then you will enjoy working with us.
Employee Benefits
Here at The Grange School we offer a competitive package of employee benefits, including:
Employee Assistance Programme: with Health Assured
Healthcare: We have partnered with Benenden Health to look after your health and wellbeing. Healthcare membership gives employees access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines. You can also take advantage of exclusive offers on other products including discounted health assessments, health, cash plans, travel and home insurance and discounts on self-funded treatments.
Pension: Aviva Pension Scheme
Use of on-site facilities: Staff have free membership to the school’s onsite gym, outside of school hours and use of the sports hall. All staff can also take advantage of discounted ticket prices to shows at The Grange Theatre.
Social events: All new staff are invited to join us for a welcome meal and we also host an annual summer BBQ and Christmas party. A variety of wellbeing activities are also planned around school INSET days.
Staff discounts: The Grange has partnered with 'Benefit Hub' who offer discounts and money- saving deals on shopping, holidays, insurance etc. We have also partnered with local businesses who offer discounts on car maintenance and local gym memberships.
Cycle to work scheme: Cycle scheme is an employee benefit that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary.
How to apply
To apply for this position please complete and return an application form and write a covering letter for the attention of the Head, Dr Lorraine Earps and send to: recruitment@grange.org.uk.
Applications can also be returned to us by post, to: The Grange School, Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Cheshire CW8 1LU.
We reserve the right to make an appointment once a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviews will be held on an on-going basis.
The Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Grange School
The Grange School
Bradburns Lane, Hartford Cheshire, CW8 1LU 01606 539039
recruitment@grange.org.uk www.grange.org.uk