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Cleaner

Guildford High School

Surrey

  • Expired
Salary:
£8,127 per annum (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £24,978)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
1 June 2026

Job overview

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job description

Hours of work: 06:00 -  09:00 Monday to Friday (15 hours per week)

37 weeks per year (term time only, plus 2 weeks)

The cleaning team at Guildford High School is in-house and very much part of our community. Working within the Facilities department our cleaners maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school and need to be able to work through scheduled routines and be flexible in responding to unplanned requirements.

Further information is contained in the job description found using the link above, and if you would like to apply, please click 'apply online' below, where you will be directed to complete an online application form. 

The Human Resources department may be contacted on 01483 543 862 or via e-mail: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk

The closing date for applications Monday 1 June 2026 with interviews taking place on Friday 5 June 2026.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and checks with previous employers for safer recruitment purposes.

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About Guildford High School

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  • Guildford High School
  • London Road, Guildford
  • Surrey
  • GU1 1SJ
  • United Kingdom

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As one, we inspire brilliance.

Guildford High School is an award-winning independent day school for girls aged 4-18. Founded in 1888 and located in the historic town of Guildford, the school offers a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form all sharing one site. It is an exceptional place of possibility where pupils grow as brave, resilient learners, guided by kindness, happiness and a shared spirit of aiming high.

Consistently regarded as one of the top girls’ schools in the country, Guildford High School is a dynamic and vibrant environment encouraging curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition amongst staff and pupils alike. We combine academic excellence with a nurturing pastoral care programme and a wealth of extra- and co-curricular opportunity. We are intellectually ambitious, creative and collaborative, forming a community that embraces all aspects of school life.

By promoting respect, kindness and belonging, we strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that every individual in our school community brings unique perspectives and experiences that enrich our learning environment. As part of this ethos, we are committed to encouraging diversity and equality among our staff, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

More information on working at Guildford High School, including our extensive benefits, can be found here.

Awards

  • Independent Preparatory School of the Decade – The Sunday Times
  • Independent Secondary School of the Year – The Sunday Times
  • Southeast Independent Secondary School of the Decade - The Sunday Times
  • UK’s Top Girls’ School for Sport – School Sport Magazine

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