Cleaner

Novaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cleaner to join their team. Responsibilities include performing general cleaning tasks across the school, ensuring hygiene in high-touch areas, and managing waste disposal. The ideal candidate will work 20 hours per week during school terms while adhering to health and safety regulations. A strong commitment to teamwork and safeguarding young people is essential. Join a community that values every child's success.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Familiarity with safety and cleaning protocols.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across the school.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces and toilets.
• Manage waste disposal effectively.
• Report maintenance issues timely.
• Maintain equipment in working condition.
• Follow COSHH regulations and safe working practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Knowledge of cleaning practices

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Salary: Scale 1 Point 2 (£12.65 per hour)

Contract: Permanent, 20 hours per week (Monday-Thursday - 3pm-7pm Friday 2pm-6pm), 41 weeks per year

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am

Toot Hill School has an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Cleaner.

At Toot Hill School we strive as a school community to be the very best that we can be, with staff and students embodying our Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride ethos. At the heart of our learning community is the belief that every child matters and that every child will succeed. Our students develop into successful, happy and confident young people who make a positive contribution to the local community and beyond.

We cherish our staff as our most valuable resource in ensuring all students succeed in their journey through our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop our students’ talents and aspirations. Consequently, we heavily invest in both the professional learning and wellbeing of all our staff.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team, in a busy environment, undertaking general cleaning duties, including daily cleaning tasks in classrooms, hallways, toilets, offices and common areas.
• Duties will include sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming floors as well as cleaning and sanitising toilets, sinks and other high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
• Waste management including emptying waste bins, collecting waste and ensuring proper disposal of potentially contaminated materials.
• Reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate personnel to ensure timely repairs and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintaining cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition and reporting any malfunctions.
• Following correct working practices in use of equipment and materials and adopting safe working practices to safeguard the safety of others as well as oneself, including COSHH regulations.
• All staff will ensure the safeguarding of young people by the implementation of Child Protection and other safeguarding policies.

EEO & Safeguarding

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.