Cleaner

Stamford School; Stamford; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stamford is seeking a Cleaner to maintain high cleanliness standards within the school. This term-time position requires 15 hours per week with set working hours. The ideal candidate will perform a range of cleaning duties, understand health and safety regulations, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning duties and use cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues is essential.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and manual handling required.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Organised and methodical with good time management.
• Willing to participate in training and development.
• Maintains confidentiality on school matters.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Mop and vacuum floors as required.
• Deep cleaning during specific times of the year.
• Report areas of concern to the line manager.
• Report defective equipment to the line manager.
• Take initiative to perform cleaning tasks as needed to maintain standards.
• Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels.
• Work as part of a team and support other cleaners to meet school objectives.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Health & Safety knowledge

COSHH understanding

Teamwork

Organized manner

Time management

Willingness to train

Confidentiality

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Cleaner

Stamford School is looking to appoint a Cleaner to join the Domestic Services Team. The successful candidate will have a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the School.

Term time only, plus 6 days outside term time. 15 hours per week (3 hours per day), 5 days a week. Set hours are 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Carry out general cleaning duties including but not limited to dusting and polishing of furniture, cleaning toilets, wash basins, mirrors and sinks and emptying rubbish bins, to a high standard using the correct techniques and cleaning equipment.
• Mopping and vacuuming floors as appropriate.
• Carry out deep cleaning activities at specific times of the year, this may include internal window cleaning, high level dusting and cleaning, behind easily movable furniture, washing down walls and wood work.
• Report any areas of concern in relation to the maintenance of the fabric of the buildings to the appropriate department.
• Report any defective equipment to the line manager.
• Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.
• Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the line manager.
• Work as part of a team and support other members of the cleaning team to meet standards and school objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• The ability to perform general cleaning duties and use cleaning equipment.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety issues.
• Understand COSHH regulations and manual handling.
• Able to work as part of a team as well on own initiative.
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
• Good time management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to participate in further training and development.
• Able to maintain confidentiality on all school matters.

Closing date for applications is the 12th December 2025. Interviews to be held shortly after.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.

Please note that to be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=4f6132e3-9e94-4762-8097-2d5c51ff5b21

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).