Vacancy

Cleaning Operatives

The schools are seeking pro-active and hard-working applicants for a Cleaning Operative vacancy starting as soon as possible. Cleaning Operatives report to the Assistant Estates and Facilities Manager and are responsible for cleaning the two Schools, including areas such as classrooms, laboratories, the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre, toilets, changing rooms, sports halls and swimming pools. There are a variety of period style and new buildings on the site. Successful applicants will be required to undertake ongoing professional development and training, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills. Additional work may be required on weekends, closed days and public holidays to meet the needs of the schools, which will be arranged in advance.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar – Facilities (Mrs Zoe Robinson) by email to: [email protected].

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Assistant Estates and Facilities Manager, Jessica Knight: [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Monday 22 June at 8am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged to ensure full consideration for the post. Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 29 June.

King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kehs.org.uk.

Vacancy Details

Job Location: KEHS and KES
Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3S £24,146 per annum
Contract: Various - please see job specification
Working Hours: Various - please see job specification
Possible Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 4
Interview Date: Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 29 June
Listing Expires: 8am on Monday 22 June 2026

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