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St Mary’s Music School is seeking to appoint a daytime cleaner to work mainly in the school’s boarding house.  This post is for 30 hours per week working both in term-time and in the school holidays. We are a small school in which no two days are the same. Staff adaptability and flexibility are key, along with a willingness to be hands-on when necessary. 

The day cleaner will be one of a team of domestic and facilities staff headed by the Maintenance Manager.

Job Description & Areas of Responsibility

• Clean boarding areas of the school;
• Clean elsewhere outwith term time and to cover staff absences or special occasions;
• Assist with laundry;
• Adhere to COSSH regulations;
• Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;
• Supervise the cleaning and laundry work of Summer Enterprises casual staff;
• In July and August, during Summer Enterprises, the duties will be various and may include cleaning and laundry, food handling and serving, front-of-house duties, etc;
• Undertake appropriate and agreed training and maintain a personal record;
• Other tasks as requested by the Maintenance Manager, Boarding House Manager, Bursar or Headteacher.

Hours of Work:

30 hours per week working both in term-time and in the school holidays.
Closing Date for Applications:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

All applications should be made on the School’s official Employee Application Form. 

Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk 
Start Date: Monday 24 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 
Full job description for the role can be found below.
Complete the application form by clicking the link below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk 

job description

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St Mary’s Music School is seeking to appoint a cleaner to work in the main school building. This is a part time post working 15 hours per week during the school session (approximately 34 weeks per year).

Job Description & Areas of Responsibility

• Clean teaching and office areas of the school;
• Adhere to COSHH regulations;
• Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;
• Undertake appropriate and agreed training and maintain a personal record;
• Other tasks as requested by the Maintenance Manager, Bursar or Headteacher.

Hours of Work
15 hours per week, normally 5pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, during the school session (approximately 34 weeks per year).
Closing Date for Applications:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Start Date:

Monday 20 April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Complete the application form by clicking the link below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk

application form

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of singing for Saturday Music Classes (SMC).

Our long-established classes run every Saturday during term time for over 100 pupils aged 4 to 12.

We are looking for someone who can bring expertise, energy and enthusiasm to the role at a thriving music school.

Job Description 

Specific duties:

• Teach singing group classes.
• Liaise with SMC Manager and other staff as appropriate.
• Liaise with parents as and when required.
• Assist with concert planning and implementation.
•  Assess development, progress and attainment of pupils as required.
• Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of SMC pupils and maintain good discipline.

General duties:

• Undertaking appropriate and agreed training and maintaining a personal record;
• Participating in any arrangements for appraisal of performance;
• Participating in extracurricular activities as appropriate;
• Attending staff meetings as requested;
• Other duties as required by the SMC Manager or Director of Music.

Closing Date for Applications:

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Start Date:

October 2026, date to be confirmed

Complete the application form by clicking the link below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk

Full Job Description

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St Mary’s Music School requires a Janitor/Handyman to work alongside our Maintenance Manager. 
The main building, Coates Hall, was built in the Victorian era and is complemented by five more modern buildings in the grounds. Strong practical and janitorial skills are required for the maintenance of these diverse buildings.

The post-holder should be able to work independently and as part of a small team. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet, is proactive and has great attention to detail. This is a school where no two days are the same and a “can-do” attitude to work is essential.

St Mary’s Music School aims to offer the highest possible standard of education and musical training in an inspiring, inclusive and supportive environment, and all staff are expected to support the pupils and encourage them to achieve of their best. 

This is a full-time post of 40 hours per week, working over the full year.

Job Description 

Specific duties:

• Janitorial duties, alongside the Maintenance Manager, including set-up of rooms, Dining Hall and Sports Court, manual handling and checking of school boilers;
• Carry out small repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical and joinery work as agreed and approved by the Maintenance Manager and the School Bursar;
• Maintenance of the grounds, including gardening and litter clearance, and salting of road and pathways in winter;
• Assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure that adequate cleaning is carried out;
• Take part in a rota of non teaching staff to assist after hours as necessary e.g. for special occasions such as Open Days, Concerts & Prizegiving, parents evenings etc;
• Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;
• Health & Safety duties including checking fire alarm system and extinguishers, emergency light testing, water system management, PAT testing, and maintaining risk assessments in connection with janitor’s duties;
• Order cleaning materials and janitorial supplies as required;
• Cover for kitchen staff absences;
• Cover for cleaning staff absences;
• Act as a deputy to the Maintenance Manager as necessary.

Closing Date for Applications:

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Start Date:

To be mutually agreed.

Full job description and application form can be found below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk

Full Job Description

application form