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Cleaning Operative (Fixed-term contract until April 2026)

CATS Global Schools
Greater London
1 day ago
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ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL
Guildhouse School, located in the heart of Bloomsbury in central London, is a boarding school for ages 15+ that provides an immersive international environment for ideas and creativity, where students are empowered to make a positive impact on our world. The school offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience, with small class sizes, to students from all over the world. Housed in three beautiful grade two listed buildings, the school is the first high school in Europe to have a Bloomberg Business Lab. Students at Guildhouse School are studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes and preparing for admission to universities across the UK and abroad. We pride ourselves on our approach to high quality and personalised teaching and learning experiences, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. Our ethos and culture for students is ‘Work Hard, Aim High & Be Kind’.


JOB OVERVIEW
We take great pride in our appearance, and the cleaning team play a crucial part in this ensuring a professional, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. As a Cleaning Operative, you will be required to carry out a variety of cleaning duties across the Guildhouse School and School of English buildings, boarding residences, and grounds on a day-to-day basis; ensuring consistently high levels of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. This role will report directly into the Cleaning Supervisor working within the Cleaning Team, however you will play a vital part in the overall Operations Team of the school which is made up of three departments; Cleaning, Catering and Maintenance.

Please note, this role is a fixed-term contract until April 2026 working the hours Monday-Friday 05:30 - 11:00


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning and upkeep of school teaching buildings and boarding house residences. Cleaning tasks includes, but is not limited to: dusting surfaces, wiping door handles, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning restrooms, showers & residence communal kitchens, emptying bins, and replenishing consumables.
Daily cleaning of College and School of English buildings Weekly cleaning of individual houses
Check toilets and communal areas are clean and tidy at regular intervals.
Keep outside areas free of rubbish.
Report any cleanliness/health and safety/repair issues to line manager promptly
Deal with all customers (students, staff, external) with courtesy and promptness at all times
Use equipment, machinery and cleaning materials effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices to carry out your duties
Work independently, or in small teams as/when required, to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Undertake additional duties during the Summer School period
Occasional duties in the canteen
Any other duties required by line manager or Operations Manager

This list of duties is not exhaustive but covers the key aspects of the role.


PERSON SPECIFICATION
Able to work on your own initiative.
Able to follow instructions and adhere to processes
A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
A desire to make a difference to people.
Good communication skills (English level B1 minimum) and teamwork attitude
Flexible and adaptable.
Energetic and enthusiastic
Reliable and punctual
The role may involve standing/walking for extended periods and lifting items. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities.
Health and safety (including COSHH) awareness and knowledge is desirable, although training will be provided.


ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CATS Global Schools is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.

We operate a number of different educational brands in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and
learning.


COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.


SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.


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