Cleaner (part time)

The Perse School currently has a vacancy within our Housekeeping team for a reliable and hardworking cleaner to work part time in the late afternoon/evening for 2 hour shifts (10 hours a week), at our Prep site on Trumpington Road. This opportunity will allow a self-motivated individual to be a part of a dynamic team to ensure that The Perse School is presented in the best light possible, involving cleaning tasks such as cleaning of furniture, high level dusting and cleaning of internal glazing. The successful candidate will be honest and reliable with high standards and attention to detail.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as 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.

The roles offer a joining bonus of £500, to be paid after a probationary period.

Further information on the role including how to apply can be found on our website:

Work with us – The Perse School Cambridge

An appointment will only be made following the satisfactory completion of a number of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and an overseas police check, if applicable.

Closing date: 12th January at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

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

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is 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.