Claires Court

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Claires Court Maidenhead, Berkshire
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Part-Time School Cleaner Claires Court School, Maidenhead £13.30 per hour Part-time Term-time opportunities Starting November 2026 Full uniform provided Claires Court School is recruiting several reliable and hardworking Part-Time School Cleaners to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our Maidenhead sites. Available shifts 5.00am-9.00am, Monday to Friday - term time only, 36 weeks per year Locations: SL6 6AW and SL6 8TE 2.00pm-6.00pm, Monday to Friday Location: College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW Please state your preferred shift when completing the application form that will be submitted. The role Working as part of our supportive Domestic Services team, you will clean designated areas of the school to ensure a safe, welcoming and hygienic environment for pupils, employees and visitors. Your responsibilities will include: Cleaning allocated classrooms, offices, communal areas and facilities Following cleaning schedules and maintaining consistently high standards Using cleaning products, equipment and machinery safely Wearing the appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment Keeping cleaning equipment and storage areas clean, secure and organised Reporting hazards, damage or maintenance issues to your supervisor Following all health and safety, safeguarding and school procedures Supporting colleagues and covering other areas when reasonably required Full training will be provided, including the safe use of cleaning machinery. Previous cleaning experience would be helpful but is not essential. About you We are looking for someone who: Takes pride in completing cleaning tasks thoroughly Is dependable, punctual and able to follow instructions Works well as part of a team Understands the importance of health and safety Is mindful of pupils' safety and welfare Is willing to uphold our values of Respect, Responsibility, Loyalty and Integrity What we offer £13.30 per hour Full uniform provided A positive and supportive working environment Training and professional development opportunities The opportunity to become part of the Claires Court community At Claires Court, we aim to develop happy and confident young people with strong feelings of self-worth and self-belief. Every member of our team plays an important part in creating a safe and welcoming school environment. Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate child-protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants. Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 19 October 2026 Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Claires Court Maidenhead, Berkshire
Oct 02, 2026
Full time
School Estates Manager Claires Court School, Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary: Competitive Full-time 37.5 hours per week All year round Locations This role covers Claires Court School's three Maidenhead campuses: Junior School & Nursery -1 College Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6AW Senior Boys - College Avenue, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6AW Senior Girls & Sixth Form - Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8TE Regular travel between all three campuses is required. Claires Court School is seeking an experienced and proactive School Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its estate across all three campuses. Reporting to the Head or Director of Estates, you will ensure the school's buildings, infrastructure, grounds and transport services remain safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose. You will lead the Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams while managing specialist contractors. The Role You will provide a responsive estates service that supports teaching, learning and wider school activities. Your responsibilities will include : Leading and developing the Estates, Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams Managing the daily operation of school buildings, facilities and infrastructure Developing planned preventative maintenance programmes and overseeing reactive repairs Conducting estate inspections and ensuring buildings remain safe and inspection-ready Maintaining accurate asset registers, compliance records and audit trails Managing the school's CAFM system, ideally iAM, including inspections, schedules and work orders Leading approved maintenance, improvement and capital projects Procuring, vetting and managing contractors and service providers Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and permits to work Monitoring contractor performance, service standards and value for money Managing operational budgets, supplier agreements, expenditure and forecasts Overseeing vehicle compliance, servicing, MOTs, driver training and licence checks Supporting emergency planning, business continuity and out-of-hours response arrangements Monitoring utility consumption and supporting sustainability initiatives Health, Safety and Compliance As the operational lead for Estates Health and Safety, you will ensure compliance across fire safety, asbestos management, legionella control, electrical and gas safety, pressure systems, lifting equipment, working at height, COSHH and manual handling. You will monitor actions arising from audits, inspections and fire risk assessments and oversee fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, evacuation drills and contractor permits. About You You will be an experienced estates or facilities professional with strong leadership skills, commercial awareness and a hands-on approach. You will need: Experience managing a multi-site estate or facilities operation Experience within education, healthcare, hospitality or another regulated environment Strong knowledge of health and safety and statutory building compliance Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes Contractor, supplier and budget-management experience Experience leading operational or maintenance teams and delivering projects Confidence using CAFM systems Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills The ability to respond effectively during emergencies A full UK driving licence A relevant qualification in estates management, facilities management, construction, engineering or building services A NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely qualification A fire-safety qualification or demonstrable fire-safety management experience An IWFM Level 4 or 5 qualification, project-management qualification, professional membership or Fire Risk Assessor qualification would be advantageous. Benefits Competitive Salary Employer pension contribution of up to 20% 26 days' annual leave plus concessionary days Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Professional development opportunities About Claires Court School Claires Court is a leading independent school educating pupils from Nursery through to Sixth Form. It forms part of the Licensed Trade Charity EducationGroup, which providesstrategic leadership, investment and shared professional services across its schools. Apply today Claires Court School and the Licensed Trade Charity are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete the school's safer recruitment and pre-employment checking process.