Responsibilities will include efficient and prompt cleaning of offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, dining areas, changing rooms and other areas of the School to maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment.

Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role; be energetic; conscientious; work to high standards; work well in a team, as well as confident in working without constant supervision. Some experience of operating cleaning equipment and materials will be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

These are part-time roles working 20 hours per week from 04:30 to 08:30 or 16:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to adjust normal working hours to support the operational needs of the school and occasional weekend shifts to cover key school events is essential. 

About You

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of cleaning operations and a good understanding of Health & Safety; be enthusiastic, adaptable and energetic; work well as part of a team but also confident to work unsupervised and independently. Knowledge of operating cleaning is desirable but full training will be given.

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:  www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies  or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on Friday 17 April 2026

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. Suitable candidates may be interviewed at any time following receipt of an application.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.  Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk