Itchen Sixth Form College
Cleaner
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Cleaner
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Department: Estates & Cleaning
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Itchen Sixth Form College
Reporting To: Nick Graham
Compensation: £24,759 / year
Description
Itchen Sixth Form College is looking to employ a permanent, part-time cleaner working 16.5 hours per week over 43 weeks per year. The ideal candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to work both as part of a team as well as independently at times, using their own initiative. Previous cleaning experience within an educational environment would be advantageous but not essential. The ability to move light furniture is required.
Contract: Permanent, 43wks p/a
Hours: 16.5hrs p/w
Salary: SFCA Support Scale SCP 3, currently £24,759 p/a FTE Actual Salary £10,404.18p/a
Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026
Interview date: W/c Monday 10th August 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.
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The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in-house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake all aspects of day-to-day cleaning in order to provide a high standard of cleanliness throughout the College.
- Cleaning duties as directed by the Estates Manager, Senior Site Manager and Cleaning Supervisor.
- Moving light furniture (e.g. tables, chairs, etc.).
- Clean toilets and hand basins.
- Tidy and dust offices/classrooms/Sport and Social areas/Corridors.
- To undertake other cleaning duties as directed by the Estates Manager, Senior Estates Supervisor and Cleaning Supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Able to move light furniture.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work alone at times and use initiative.
- Operate light machinery (buffing machines, dishwashers).
- Punctual and reliable.
- Able to prioritise work.
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Workplace Benefits
- Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
- Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
- Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities.
- Free Flu Jabs.
- Free Hot Drinks for Staff.
- Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
- 1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
- Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
- Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
- On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff.
- Access to College Library.
- Free College WiFi.
- Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
- Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support.
- Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
- Occupational Sick Pay.
- Enhanced Family Leave.
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