At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our vibrant college clean and welcoming for students and staff.
- Company: Join WQE, a thriving Sixth Form College with a supportive community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team focused on wellbeing and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' learning environment while working part-time.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life.
The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road. In this context we are looking to appoint an experienced, committed, and motivated cleaner to join our existing team. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday for our afternoon shift from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is a permanent, part-time position during term time commencing as soon as possible.
The salary will be on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff pay scale at point 3 and the actual salary will be £5,818.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post. We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:
- Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
- Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Continual Professional Development
- On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
If you wish to apply for this post please complete our Application Form, Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form which can be found on our vacancies home page. Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 21st June 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 29th June 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Cleaner (Afternoon shift) in Leicester employer: WQE
WQE is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and vibrant work environment within a thriving Sixth Form College. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development, and competitive benefits such as generous pension contributions and annual pay increases, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. Located near the University of Leicester, WQE fosters a sense of community and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment.
