General Premises Assistant in Cambridge

Role Overview

The Perse School currently has a vacancy within our Housekeeping team for a reliable and hardworking General Premises Assistant. This opportunity will allow a self‑motivated individual to be a part of a dynamic team that works closely with our Caretaking team to provide an efficient and effective cleaning service. You will work with colleagues to clean and prepare buildings for the school day and for various evening and weekend events to ensure the School is presented in the best light possible. The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, with high standards and excellent attention to detail.

Working Hours

The role is full time for 37.5 hours a week, full year.

About the School

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co‑educational day schools for children aged 3‑18. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme while offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Application Information

Further details, including how to apply, can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/. Closing date: 20th January, but applications will be considered as they are received. The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding

Safer Recruitment: The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone\’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.