Cleaner
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £12.71 per hour (Rising to £13.15 from 01/09/2026)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co‑educational day schools for children aged 3‑18.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits scheme, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a joining bonus of £500 after probation.
Job Description
Cleaner will support the Housekeeping team by cleaning and preparing school buildings for the school day, evening events, and weekend events. Working primarily at the Upper School on Hills Road, the role involves cleaning furniture, high‑level dusting, glazing, and floor care during term time and a deep clean during school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean all furniture, skirting boards, ledges, shelving, and perform high‑level dusting.
- Empty rubbish bins and clean internal glazing.
- Hoover or sweep and mop floors as required.
- Remove marks on walls and clean sinks and toilet areas.
- Assist with additional areas during staff absences.
- During holidays, move movable items, wash walls, remove blue tack, clean woodwork, spot‑wash stained carpeted areas.
Person Specification
Desirable Knowledge
- Understanding of cleaning practice and associated safety procedures.
Desirable Relevant Experience
- Experience working in a school environment.
- Experience of cleaning work.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Honesty and reliability.
- High standards and attention to detail.
- Teamwork and communication with staff at all levels.
- Good organisational skills and self‑motivation.
Working Hours
2‑hour shifts (10 hours per week) between 5 pm and 8 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Closing Date
Thursday, 28th May at midday (applications accepted until then).
EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The School requires child protection screening, DBS checks, and eligibility to work in the UK. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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