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R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

CLEANING OPERATIVE
REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, REIGATE ST MARY’S, CHINTHURST SCHOOL AND

HARTSWOOD SPORTS FACILITY.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

ROLE COMMENCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar School
in 1675. For over 345 years, young people have been
educated on the same site, in the heart
of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of Surrey
at the foothills of the North Downs in an area of
outstanding natural beauty.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day
school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school,
which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to
boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern
world. Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise
to all our students that they are on a journey of noble
purpose, to have an impact and to make the world a
better place. We aim to educate the whole child and offer
a broad range of experiences for all. We are an inclusive
school and, built upon the vision of our founder, are
committed to social mobility and the provision of
bursaries through wider access and a supportive Reigatian
community.

Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students
aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at
Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School and
Chinthurst School, RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both
recently shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of
the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education
with equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a
rich extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive
educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral
care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House
system has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to
feel part of a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured;
talent to shine; confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish;
and competitive spirit to develop.

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom,
the structure of the curriculum means that students
receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect
to pursue any area of interest. In the elective curriculum,
one student may learn to trade stocks while another
deepens their understanding of French literature. It is a
challenging and balanced education, equipping students
for the opportunities and demands of their future lives
and allowing them to explore their personal passions.

The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts
that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning
is exceptional’: the first co-ed day school to achieve this
rare accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning
melds expert teaching knowledge with a modern,
innovative approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of
technology. Inspirational and personalised teaching and
learning is at the centre of the vision and requires expert
teachers. The school is one of a small number of world-
class schools to have been a global pioneer in High
Performance Learning, focusing on the development of
global citizens, advanced performers
and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level
entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing
three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to
Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and
medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent
School of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES
Awards – the most important element of any great
education. In that same year, we also received the award of
School of the Year for Community Outreach and most
recently, in October 2020, Reigate Grammar School was
named Public School
of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars.

Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the
outstanding educational leaders in this country, was
elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-2019 and most recently
awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for Services
to Education.

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

“Happy Kids Great Results” Good Schools Guide 2019

The cleaning team is responsible for the direct cleaning
services and coverage of events as instructed by the cleaning
team leaders and the cleaning manager maximising the
resources available within the team and the safe use of
equipment and consumables (cleaning materials). This is a
hands on role.

The schools are open from 7:00am to 18:30pm Monday to
Friday, but the important core hours are 15:00pm to
18:30pm. The cleaning team will work the hours as agreed
in their contracts. These hours may be flexible in agreement
with the Cleaning Manager or estates manager in line with
school requirements.

The cleaning team reports directly to the Cleaning Manager
and/or cleaning team leaders.

fairly with other team members ensuring you do your
share of the tasks using the equipment and materials
safely at all times

• Work safely paying due attention to what is going on in

your area/s of work. Use signage, check equipment,
avoid trailing leads etc.

• Provide cover during absences and encourage other

team members to do the same

• The cleaning manager may reserves the right to alter the

work schedule, rota and movement of staff to different
areas

• Report any concerns or issues to the cleaning manager

and team leaders regarding any general site issues
spotted whilst doing your work

• Arrive for shift on time, suitably dressed in clean

uniform, neat and tidy, ready to complete your full shift
to the high standard expected

• Advise the cleaning manager in time of any issues that

might affect the completion of your shift so that
alternative arrangements can be made and timely cover
put in place

• Carry out other duties as required by the school (in line

with the core services provided) and as requested by the
cleaning or estates manager

• Report anything suspicious to manager, estates or

porters

• Be mindful of the importance of working safely around

students and the various school activities

• Treat work colleagues and others with respect
• Ensure that cleaning signs are displayed when required

CLEANING STAFF

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

shampoo, clean and polish according to suitable
methods and finish needed

• Sanitary ware (toilets and showers) - clean to suitable

hygiene standards with suitable methods, products and
equipment

• Waste removal - general and recycling waste removal
• Miscellaneous internal cleans - walls, white boards, glass

panels, door furniture, banisters, lifts, water fountains
staffroom facilities with fridges and coffee machines

equipment checks

For further details, please email:
met@reigategrammar.org or telephone the cleaning
manager on 01737 222231 ext. 465.

remunerated according to our own salary scales.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

• Employees are entitled to join the School’s Defined

Contribution Pension Scheme.

• Lunch is provided free of charge during term time.
• All staff have access to the school swimming pool

enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring
Services and to complete an Online Pre-Placement
Medical Questionnaire.

• All shortlisted candidates will be required to

complete a ‘Suitability to work with children: self-
declaration form’. This form must be completed,
signed and returned to HR prior to the interview
taking place.

SAFEGUARDING
This role will involve contact with children. Reigate
Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants
should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on
our website) and are required to declare any criminal
convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related
to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo
child protection screening appropriate to the post
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure
and Barring Services. Full details are given on the
application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders
Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job
applicants to declare all convictions and cautions
(including those which are “spent” unless they are
“protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to
assess their suitability to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities
employer and welcomes applications from appropriately
qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are
dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that
values individuality and difference and celebrates the
diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering
perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in
equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age,
disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil
partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or
belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only

(i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection
and recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are
stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the
more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and
will thrive.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are asked in the first instance to contact the
Cleaning Manager, Meriel Thom, who will assist you on
completing and submitting an application form. Applications
will be considered in the order in which they are received,
and the school reserves the right to make an appointment
prior to the closing date.

Reigate Grammar School is committed to ensuring that the
privacy of applicants and employees is protected. The School
Privacy Notice is available on the school website and is
included in the application pack and sets out how the school
uses and protects any personally identifiable information
that is collected as part of the recruitment process.

Within your application letter we would be grateful if could
indicate where you saw this position, whether it was from
the TES Publications, the TES Online, Indeed or Fish4Jobs or
another source.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Interviews with senior staff will explore each candidate’s
ability to perform the duties of the post, subject knowledge,
ability to relate appropriately to pupils and colleagues,
organisational and pastoral skills, and willingness to
contribute to the school community.

Applications should be addressed to the Cleaning Manager
and sent (by letter or by email) to:

Ms Meriel Thom
Cleaning Manager
Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road
Reigate
RH2 0QS

01737 222 231 ext 465
met@reigategrammar.org

RGS Website: www.reigategrammar.org

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

The RGS campus is on its original 1675 site in the historic
market town of Reigate within an area of outstanding natural
beauty. Adjacent to junction 8 of the M25, the school is also
easily accessible from central London by train.

hockey pitches, rugby, cricket and football pitches

The school is currently within the planning phase for the
construction and development of a state-of-the-art sports
centre on the town centre campus.

DIRECTIONS:

By road
Reigate Grammar School and Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory
and Choir School are situated on the south side of the A25
about a quarter of a mile east of Reigate town centre,
between Reigate and Redhill.

RGS postcode RH2 0QS

RSM postcode RH2 7RN

Chinthurst School is situated in Tadworth, just north of
junction 8 of the M25 close to the A217

Postcode KT20 5QZ

By rail
The school is approximately ten minutes’ walk from Reigate
station which is well served by direct trains from London
Victoria, East Croydon, Guildford and Dorking. Frequent
connections to Redhill station (about one mile away) allow
access to Crawley, Horsham and towns to the south along with
Nutfield, Godstone and Tonbridge to the east.

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REIGATE
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REIGATE
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HARTSWOOD
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CHINTHURST SCHOOL

REIGATE: SCHOOL LOCATION and DIRECTIONS

Having the complete set of alluring attributes
makes Reigate one of the most desirable places
to live in Britain.
The Sunday Times