Cleaner in Poole)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 7,400 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust in Poole is hiring a Cleaner to maintain the interior of our schools under the Headteacher’s guidance. This permanent, part-time role runs 12.5 hours/week (3pm–5.30pm, Mon–Fri) during term time with inset days and some closure-period shifts.

The Cleaner will dust, sweep, mop, and polish, empty bins, restock supplies, and ensure health and safety standards. Prior cleaning experience is preferred but not essential; reliability and punctuality are required.

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

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Independence

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.

We are looking to appoint Cleaners to join our Trust to carry out the cleaning of the interior of all our Trust schools, under the direction of the Headteacher.

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: 13 November 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.