Cleaner

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join their team. The ideal candidate will perform various cleaning activities to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, and common areas, as well as managing waste and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a part-time, permanent contract offering £12.65 per hour. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of COSHH regulations and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and sanitation tasks is preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment and materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties, including classrooms and common areas.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal.
• Report maintenance and safety issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools and equipment.
• Follow safe working practices to prevent accidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Effective communication skills

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.