The Purcell School is looking for a cleaner to join us in September, to work within our Housekeeping Team.
The role is part-time – 5 mornings a week, 4 hours per morning during term-time and 5 weeks during school holidays.
Duties include cleaning key areas of the school and:
- using the floor sweeper
- mopping the floors
- operating the numatic floor cleaner
- hoovering
- dusting
- emptying the bins
You must be willing to be flexible and help out in the case of absence. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent time-keeping and high standards of work.
TERMS AND CONDITIONSÂ
Working hours: 5 mornings a week, 4 hours per morning during term-time, from 5am to 9am, plus 5 weeks during school holidays.Â
The salary is £12.71 per hour, with the addition of a contributory pension and statutory holiday pay.
Lunch is available free of charge during term time and during the holidays when lettings are on site, depending on working hours. Free parking on site.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Children of staff are not eligible to be educated at the School except through the normal admissions and audition process. This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. All posts are subject to regular appraisal.
HOW TO APPLY
If you wish to apply, please complete the School’s Application Form (available on our website) and send it with a supporting Personal Statement to the Bursar. Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae.Â
Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Personal statements should outline your experience and evidence your achievements. The Personal Statement is your opportunity to tell us how your skills and qualities can contribute to our outstanding student experience.
Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet key staff and have a tour around the school. Interviews will explore relative experience, discuss working in a school environment and a willingness to contribute to the whole School community. Candidates will be required to bring evidence of identity to the interview.
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@purcell-school.org Â
The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
