Cleaner/Housekeeper

Location Rydes Hill Nursery

Published

10 hours ago

Closing

in 13 days

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 09:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Required for June 2026

Part-time (25 hours per week), all year round, permanent

Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. From September 2026, we are extending our nursery provision to welcome babies from 6 months.

We are seeking a Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our friendly team to clean all areas of the school site. Duties include unlocking the School’s premises in the morning and locking up in the evening. Working safely and being mindful of hazards to children and staff, the ideal candidate will be physically fit, flexible and enthusiastic, have the skills required to provide high standards of cleaning, with an excellent eye for detail. Full training and induction will be given so no experience is necessary.

The position is part-time for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round. Working hours are mornings from 6am to 8am and/or afternoons from 4pm to 7pm. Job share considered. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and a salary of £16,523 per annum.

For more information and to apply for the role, please click HERE or visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks. including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff with ample opportunities for high quality training and development for every stage of their career. We encourage staff to get involved and to further their aspirations and progression. At Tormead, you will have access to excellent facilities and resources, and you will receive the guidance and support you need to excel in your role and to contribute your best.

We are proud to be a caring and inclusive community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and celebrates the diversity of both staff and students. Whether you are at the start of your career or highly experienced, if you have passion and expertise in your chosen field, then we want to hear from you!

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Tormead is a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London, with excellent transport links by road and rail.

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Tormead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies, please go to our Policies page.

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• Megan
• Marketing & Events Officer

"The culture is very positive, and people-focused - the staff here enjoy what they do!"

• Simon
• MFL Teacher

"I feel supported in my department with great colleagues, and I find my teaching has become fun again."

• Noreen
• Head of Learning Support

"I am proud to be part of a school that values inclusivity and innovation in learning support."

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