We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled Cleaner to join our dedicated Estates Team.  This post will be based at our Infant and Junior School in Aldford, but the successful candidate may be required to work at our Senior School in Saighton to cover for absence within the Estates Team.

Both our Saighton and Alford sites are beautifully maintained and enjoyed by pupils, colleagues, and visitors alike.

Job Description:

Line managed by our Head Caretaker, the working pattern for this role is:

31.25 hours per week – 11.30am until 6.15pm (including a half-hour unpaid lunch break).

We would welcome applications from interested parties wishing to work part time hours, as we are happy to consider a job share.

Our Cleaners are required to work during term time, plus an additional six weeks during school holiday periods, over a 12-month period.

Our Cleaners, along with the entire Estates Team, perform an essential role in ensuring that the College buildings are cleaned and maintained in optimum condition for use by our students and visitors.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Process for Applications:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 20^th October 2025 at midday.

In order to apply for our Cleaner vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form below.

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.

Should you require any additional information or have any difficulties in completing / submitting your application, please also contact Sue Moran.

Please visit our website at www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk for more information about the College.

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled person to join our dedicated Estates Team.

This role involves working on a Saturday and Sunday assisting external hires using the College’s sports and performing arts facilities, as well as carrying out general caretaking responsibilities, as needed.

The aim is to ensure that any hirer’s overall experience of facility use is positive, such that we may retain their custom and they may recommend us further.

We are also looking for a Caretaker to work, alongside other Estates Team colleagues, on a Monday.

Applications are welcome from interested parties wishing to work all three days, as well as applications for the weekend role, or the week role, only.

We are looking for somebody with a positive, proactive approach, who will work effectively as part of our Estates Team.  We want the successful candidate to care about, and be proud of the wonderful, historic, educational facilities and operations of our College!

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

A social media search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Process for Applications:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 220th October 2025 at midday

In order to apply for this vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form (below).

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.

Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran.  Please visit our website at www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk for more information about the College.

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled Cleaner to join our dedicated Estates Team.  This post will be based at our Senior School in Saighton, but the successful candidate may need to support in our Infant and Junior School in Aldford, occasionally (driven by another member of our Estates Team, on one of the College’s minibuses).  Both our Saighton and Alford sites are beautifully maintained and enjoyed by pupils, colleagues, and visitors alike.

Please be aware that Abbey Gate College is not based in Chester city centre.  We are approximately 10 – 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre, in a rural location.  Therefore, own transport is required.

Job Description:

Line managed by our Head Caretaker, the working pattern for this role is:

22.5 hours per week, 2.00pm – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday, term-time only.

We would welcome applications from interested parties wishing to work part time hours, as we are happy to consider a job share.

Our Cleaners, along with the entire Estates Team, perform an essential role in ensuring that the College buildings are cleaned and maintained in optimum condition for use by our students and visitors.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

A social media search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Process for Applications:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October 2025

In order to apply for our Cleaner vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form (below).

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.

Should you require any additional information or have any difficulties in completing / submitting your application, please also contact Sue Moran.

We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work 20 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the morning and afternoon minibus shifts.

We would, equally, also like to hear from candidates who would prefer to work 7.5 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the morning shift only, or from candidates who would prefer to work 12.5 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the afternoon shift only.

Job Description:

Line managed by our Head Caretaker, you will play an important role in safely transporting pupils, on one of our minibuses, to and from the College, and also between our Senior School in Saighton and our Infant and Junior School in Aldford.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

A social media search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Hours of Work:

Option One: Mornings & Afternoons

20 hours per week, term-time only.

Daily hours will be 7.00am – 8.30am and 3.00pm – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Option Two: Mornings Only

7.5 hours per week, term-time only.

Daily hours will be 7.00am – 8.30am, Monday to Friday.

Option Three: Afternoons Only

12.5 hours per week, term-time only.

Daily hours will be 3.00pm – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Please note that, three times per academic year, the pupils finish at midday instead of 3.50pm.  Therefore, on these specified dates, the Minibus Driver (working the afternoon shift) will be required to collect the pupils from the College at midday and drive them home.

Some flexibility / willingness to work additional hours, driving the minibus for College trips etc. would be desirable.

Process for Applications:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October 2025 at 9.00am.

In order to apply for our Minibus Driver vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form below.

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.

Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran.