Domestic Cleaner (Central) at Uppingham School

Uppingham School is looking for a Domestic Cleaner who want to be part of a warm, friendly team dedicated to making our school feel welcoming, well‑kept, and homely. Your work will have a genuine impact on the daily life of our pupils and staff — helping to create calm, comfortable spaces where our community can thrive.

These roles offer a predictable, family‑friendly routine that fits smoothly around school runs, studies, or other commitments — perfect for anyone looking for meaningful, part‑time work within supportive and flexible hours.

You’ll play an important and valued role in keeping our pupil homes looking their very best. Whether you’re brightening communal spaces with dusting, sweeping and vacuuming, refreshing carpets and shared areas with deeper cleaning, or supporting daily routines through meal service and laundry, everything you do contributes to a caring, well‑maintained environment that feels like home for our pupils.

Available hours:

• Monday to Friday, 45 minutes per day, 36 weeks per year plus additional 18 hours outside of term. Start hours can be flexible depending on preference.
• Two days per week, 3 hours per week, 7.30am – 9am, term time plus additional 5 weeks outside of term time.
• Monday to Friday, 2.5 hours per day in the morning, 36 weeks per year plus additional 36 hours outside of term.
• Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours per day, 36 weeks per year plus 18 hours outside of term. Start hours can be flexible to mornings or afternoons depending on preference.

Additionally, we have House Domestic Cleaning positions across our residential Houses available from 9.15am - 2.25pm offering the chance to join a supportive team where your contribution is valued.  Many of our staff combine various House and Central Cleaning roles.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• Free Westfield Healthcare 

• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) 

• Free staff lunches in term-time 

• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)

• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Occupational Health Services 

• Free annual flu jabs 

• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer 

• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer 

• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery 

• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances

• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.