WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL
13.89 per hour
Woldingham School
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

School Cleaner

Department:

Domestic Services

Hours of Work:

5 days per week, 2pm-6pm, (20 hours per week)

Responsible To:

Cleaning and Logistics Manager

Responsible For:

N/A

Summary of Role:

The main purpose of the job is to support the Domestic Services Manager to ensure a safe and clean environment
at Woldingham School.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. General cleaning and/or dusting of areas as instructed using appropriate cleaning materials

2. Sweeping & mopping of floor surfaces  and vacuuming of rooms and corridors

3. Emptying all waste bins as required and cleaning of glass and mirrors

4. Cleaning of all bathrooms and toilets

5. Reporting anything in need of repair or replacement to the Supervisors

6. Keep your allocated cleaning area/space clean & tidy at all times and your cleaning materials safely stored

7. Move furniture as required

8. Change beds and assist in laundry as required

9. Remaining familiar with required care standards regulations governing your job as instructed

10. Being prepared to receive/undertake further training as required by the School

11. To wear uniform and/or protective clothing as issued at all times whilst working and is provided free of

charge

12. To pick up ad-hoc duties if and when required

Last updated: October 2025

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

Operational Excellence

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Some previous cleaning experience
Possess excellent communication skills both
written and verbal

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BICSc accredited

• Understanding of COSHH regulations
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A reasonable level of fitness due to requirement to
move furniture.
Able to work some weekends.

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Personal Behaviours

• Able to work alone and part of a team
• Be a person of integrity who is able to work flexibly
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight

deadlines.

• Ability to work as part of a wider team while tasks

may be undertaken individually.

Ethos and Whole School Values

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Committed to operating as part of the School
community.
Committed to the Sacred Heart Values.
Committed to Woldingham as a school with high
academic standing providing a holistic education
and outstanding pastoral care.

Safeguarding and Pastoral

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Committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Leadership and Management

• N/A

Terms and Benefits

Start Date:  As soon as possible

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• Working hours.  Term Time. Monday to Friday 2pm-6pm or Tuesday to Saturday 2pm-6pm (20 hours per week)
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• Gym and Pool.  There are staff sessions for use of these facilities.
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Salary.  £13.89 per hour
Pension.  You will be auto enrolled into the School’s pension scheme, which includes life assurance.
Parking.  There is free parking on site.

Fees.  Subject to Governors’ discretion, school fee remission may be available for dependants of the job holder
attending the school.  If not already at the school, any child would have to meet all of the normal entrance
requirements.

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