Cleaner

TEACH Poole; Poole; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

TEACH Poole is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our Poole schools team. You will clean classrooms, offices and communal areas, maintain sanitised surfaces and support health and safety compliance during term time and school closure periods.

The role is part-time, permanent, starting ASAP, with supportive management and emphasis on staff well-being and work-life balance in a friendly school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, toilets, and other school areas.
• Dust, sweep, mop, hoover, and polish floors.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies.
• Ensure all areas are sanitised and meet health and safety standards.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Cleaner in Charge.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Job description

Cleaner

Location: Poole

Salary: Grade A (Point 1) £24,520 pro-rata (Actual Salary - £7,371.43 PA)

Hours: 12.5 hours per week. 3pm – 5.30 pm – Monday – Friday. (Term time + Inset days + 30 hours to be worked in school closure periods)

PERMANENT - START ASAP

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

Responsibilities:

• Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, toilets, and other school areas
• Dust, sweep, mop, hoover, and polish floors
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately
• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies
• Ensure all areas are sanitised and meet health and safety standards
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Cleaner in Charge
• Follow all health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

We can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• A fantastic induction programme
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments

Closing date: 18 December 2026

Interviews: TBC

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview