Central Cleaner

Eton College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension 11% employer contrib.

Private healthcare via salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised lunches during term time

Access to college sport and leisure

Job summary

Eton College is seeking a Central Cleaner to maintain hygienic, clean environments across its educational premises. You will work under the Cleaning Supervisor to perform daily cleaning tasks in classrooms, toilets and common areas, including moving furniture for deep cleaning and assisting with exam-period setups.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and a respectful approach to working around pupils.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and high standards in cleaning duties.
• Good verbal communication and ability to work with pupils and staff.
• Ability to work well in a team and also use own initiative.
• Flexible, proactive attitude and a positive can-do approach.
• Comfort with working around young people and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas including toilets, bathrooms and showers.
• Move furniture as needed for effective cleaning.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment for floors, vacuuming and polishing.
• Follow COSHH and health & safety policies at all times.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required by the College.
• Support the Cleaning Supervisor with routine tasks and shift duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Unsupervised work

COSHH awareness

Cleaning chemicals handling

Punctuality

Job description

Benefits

Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff. These include a generous pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family-friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College's excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.

Role Introduction

Eton's historic and unique buildings are world famous and provide an outstanding environment for students' in order that they can succeed in their academic and general development. Eton's community enjoy working in beautiful surroundings and we welcome hundreds of visitors to our premises each year. As a Central Cleaner you will be responsible, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, for cleaning designated areas within the educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received.

Main Duties

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the educational establishment, including toilets, bathrooms and shower areas. This would include movement of items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning;
• Using where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas (training in use of equipment can be provided). Specialist cleaning knowledge is preferred;
• Setting up and taking down desks and tables during exam periods;
• All duties must be carried out to adhere to the Security, Health & Safety and Fire precautions policies including COSHH compliance;
• To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Managers within the designated areas, these may vary between term time and school holiday time;
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required for the College and for the role;
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
  • Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity'.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
  • Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
  • Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards in line with performance criteria; You have previous cleaning experience in a work environment;
• You are literate and have good verbal communication skills;
• You understand the importance of working around young people and will always act in the pupils' best interests;
• You have a flexible approach to work and a positive 'can do' attitude;
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues;
• You are able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative with the ability to take on responsibility;
• You have appropriate skill and knowledge in the application of chemicals for cleaning;
• You have comprehension of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) regulations;
• You are careful, meticulous and dexterous;
• You are punctual, organised and well presented.

Working Pattern

• Your working hours will be 40 hours per week.
• You will be working 52 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months).
• You will be entitled to 28 days holiday, 3 of these days will need to be reserved for the Christmas shut down period. You are also entitled to 8 bank holidays. (You must use all your entitlement (including any lieu days) during periods of school holidays. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day's holiday in lieu).

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates 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 reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as \"spent\" under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

Attached documents:

• Recruitment Policy - Mar 2026.pdf - Recruitment policy
• Safeguarding Policy September 2025.pdf - Safeguarding policy
• Central Cleaner Job Description 40hrs May 2026.pdf - Job description and person specification