Cleaner

HES; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in Romford is seeking a flexible and energetic cleaner for a permanent part-time role (15/30 hours per week). The successful candidate will join a supportive team within an oversubscribed 11–18 academy with a Visual Arts Specialism.

We require proven cleaning experience, adherence to health and safety regulations, and reliable, punctual work. The role starts as soon as possible, with a closing date of 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Have proven experience in commercial, institutional, or residential cleaning.
• Be aware of health and safety regulations, including safe chemical handling.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, washrooms and other communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Work as part of a cleaning team and also independently as required.
• Follow health and safety rules and report any hazards.
• Maintain equipment and stock levels as part of daily routines.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

• Employer: LIFE Education Trust - The Frances Bardsley Academy
• Reference: SCH/26/345347

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Closing on 16/10/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time

15/30 hours per week.

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Tel:[phone]

Web:www.fbaok.co.uk

Executive Headteacher:Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

Cleaner

Hours: 15/30 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

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 a strong attention to detail, maintaining high hygiene standards across classrooms, washrooms, and communal areas
• Have an approachable demeanor 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

Closing Date: 16th October 2026

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

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 beliefsat 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.

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.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.