Abingdon School is seeking a Cleaner to join the team.
Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 15 hours a week
Salary: £12.55 per hour (not including holiday pay)
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 (Midday)
About Us:
The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026.
Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford.
Cleaner – The Role:
Abingdon School’s friendly and efficient housekeeping team has vacancies for a cleaner. The
successful candidates will be punctual, reliable and flexible with the ability to manage their time effectively in order to deliver a high standard of cleanliness.
Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential as relevant training will be provided. The working pattern available is Monday to Friday 05:30 - 08:30 am (15 hours per week) all year round.
Cleaner - Key Responsibilities:
- Clean a range of school areas to required standards and timescales, including pupil accommodation, bathrooms, kitchens, teaching spaces, communal areas, off-site properties and the Sports Centre
- Carry out routine and deep cleaning across different buildings and floor levels
- Clean floors, furniture, worktops and surfaces using appropriate equipment and non-hazardous products
- Operate specialist cleaning equipment following training and instructions
- Strip and make beds, empty bins and manage waste disposal
- Maintain adequate stocks of cleaning supplies
- Follow all health and safety procedures, school policies and statutory requirements
- Report maintenance issues and pupil welfare concerns as appropriate
- Attend training sessions and staff meetings
Cleaner - You:
- Able to communicate clearly and to understand and follow instructions
- Punctual and reliable with a flexible approach
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritise work and complete tasks to a high standard
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Able to work independently as well as working effectively as a member of a team
- Values and respects the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds which others can bring to work and teams
- Physical fitness to carry out the duties of the post
- Displays commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- Values and respects the views and needs of children and young people
Cleaner – Benefits:
- You'll get 25 days off paid time off each year plus bank holidays pro rata
- Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution
- Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private healthcare insurance
- We may be able to offer flexible working from home
- Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
- Free lunches during term time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Christmas closure days
- Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)
- There are regular staff social events and opportunities to join other staff
- We offer free on-site parking and bike storage for all staff
- We offer a range of online and in-person courses to staff for free including first aid, mental health first aid and health and safety courses
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of
opportunity for all staff and job applicants.
Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates.
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: From 12 February 2026
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
To submit your CV for this Cleaner opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now
