Cleaner

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in Romford is seeking a flexible, enthusiastic cleaner to join a busy school environment. You will work as part of a team, helping maintain high hygiene standards across classrooms, washrooms and communal areas, while following health and safety guidelines.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community, with opportunities for professional development and a positive working environment with committed colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cleaning (commercial, institutional, or residential).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe chemical handling.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete routines within shift windows.
• Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to deep-clean schedules during school holidays.
• Capable of working independently and within a wider cleaning team.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high hygiene in classrooms and facilities.
• Approachable demeanour suitable for working around students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas across the school, including classrooms, washrooms and communal spaces.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and chemical handling procedures.
• Complete routines within set shift windows and report any issues.
• Be flexible for deep-clean sessions during school holidays.
• Work both independently and as part of a cleaning team to ensure a clean environment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health and safety aware

Time management

Reliable

Independent & team player

Attention to hygiene

Approachable with students

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, enthusiastic and energetic cleaner, to join our school, where your passion and ideas will be welcomed enthusiastically. You will work as part of a team in a positive and busy environment, with inspiring and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence. If this describes you, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in commercial, institutional, or residential cleaning.
• Be aware of health and safety regulations, including safe chemical handling and manual lifting.
• Have excellent time management to complete designated routines within set shift windows.
• Be punctual, reliable, and adaptable to occasional deep-clean schedules during school holidays.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a wider cleaning team.
• Have strong attention to detail, maintaining high hygiene standards across classrooms, washrooms, and communal areas
• Have an approachable demeanour suitable for working around students, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will be based at Frances Bardsley Academy and become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school has a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery, and our own railway
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your daughter(s).
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line), and on a main bus route

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and 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 checks with past employers and the DBS.