Cleaner (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 20 hours per week (1:30pm – 5:30pm), with flexible working during school holidays

Contract: Temporary – maternity cover. Start: 9th June 2025 - Expected end: 31st December 2025

Salary: £14.09 per hour (FTE £23,952, Col1 scale)

Reporting to: Estates Manager

Main Purpose

We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our school team on a maternity cover contract. You’ll play a key role in helping us provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. Whether you’ve worked in a school before or not, if you take pride in a job well done and have a great work ethic, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our site team—or occasionally working independently—you’ll be responsible for:

• Daily cleaning of classrooms, toilets, corridors and shared spaces
• Sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing surfaces
• Emptying and sanitising bins
• Replenishing cleaning supplies (e.g. soap, toilet paper)
• Reporting any maintenance or damage issues you notice
• Following health and safety guidance, including safe use of cleaning equipment
• Carrying out deeper cleaning tasks during school holidays
• Occasionally, you may help with other duties under the guidance of the Estates Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in cleaning (any setting)
• A strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• A positive attitude and friendly approach

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
• A valued role where you make a visible difference every day
• Flexibility during school holidays
• On-the-job training and support available
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and respectful environment

If you have questions or would like more information, please get in touch with us.