Roaming Cleaner

Our Roaming Cleaners have an important part to play in making pupils’ experience of College life as good as it can be; the work that you do helps to ensure that the school is as welcoming and homely as possible. As a Roaming Cleaner you will be responsible for undertaking general cleaning duties throughout the school, such as cleaning classrooms, offices, pupils’ bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, and pavilions.

Whilst you may primarily work in one area of the school, you are expected to be flexible and to perform cleaning duties in any part of the school upon request.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Cleaning all designated spaces in line with the Service Level Agreements and expectations in place from time to time. For example, this will include, but is not limited to:

Sweeping, vacuum cleaning, dusting, wiping down surfaces and polishing;
Cleaning showers, bathrooms and toilets, unblocking toilets if necessary (a plumber will be used for any complex issues), and making sure that toilet rolls and dispensers are full and working;
Stripping and making beds, sending bedsheets to the Laundry once per week;
Helping to send the pupils’ clothes to Laundry once per week;
Emptying bins and putting out bins as required on refuse collection day;
General cleaning duties of House Master’s private accommodation (this may include ironing) - cleaning, washing/laundry, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting, cleaning bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and shower areas if applicable;
Answering the door in House Master’s absence;
Using the appropriate powered equipment for tasks such as vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing and polishing floors (training will be provided as required);
Moving small items of furniture and mattresses as required to enable efficient and effective cleaning;
Performing cyclical cleaning duties, such as steam cleaning carpets, deep cleaning bedrooms, offices, classrooms etc. This type of work normally takes place during the school holiday periods;
At all times carrying out duties in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) regulations and the school’s relevant policies, including Security, Health and Safety, and Fire Prevention;
All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity'.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate Skills and Competencies Required

You may enjoy this role, if:

You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards;
You have…