Cleaner with Lunchtime Responsibilities

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope School in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Cleaner with Lunchtime Responsibilities to join our friendly team. This role combines cleaning duties with supporting pupils and staff during lunchtime, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and a safe dining environment.

The post requires commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with experience in cleaning and maintaining hygiene. Part-time hours apply within our new school satellite provision.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning in a workplace environment.
• Understanding of basic cleaning methods, equipment and materials.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.
• Carry out cleaning duties in line with procedures and safety requirements.
• Assist with lunchtime dining areas—setting up, serving and clearing as needed.
• Support pupils and staff during lunchtime whilst maintaining a safe environment.
• Work as part of a team with a flexible approach to duties.

Skills

Workplace cleaning experience

Cleaning methods & equipment

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Cleaner with Lunchtime Responsibilities (Hope School)

Hope School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are proud of our non-exclusion policy—no child is ever excluded from Hope School. Many of our pupils have experienced multiple school placements before arriving with us, and we are committed to providing them with the stability, safety, and consistency they need to thrive.
Our approach is holistic, attachment-aware, and trauma-informed, shaped by strong links to the HEARTs project and current research into child development and emotional wellbeing.
We recognise that challenging behaviour is often a communication of unmet need. Rather than relying on traditional behaviour management techniques, we focus on developing intrinsic motivation and building trusting relationships.
We work in close partnership with parents and carers, offering regular training and support to help them understand and respond to their child’s needs. As a school we can act as a safe base, where children begin to develop trust in adults and confidence in themselves.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of our culture. We provide monthly external supervision, an open-door leadership team, and ongoing professional development. This commitment ensures our team is supported and resilient, so they can continue to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Role Information

Job Title Cleaner with Lunchtime Responsibilities Job Type Facilities Job Phase N/A Location Liverpool

Grade 1 Actual Salary Range £25,614.00 FTE Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Part time Closing Date Saturday, October 31st, 2026

About the Role

Hope School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cleaner with Additional Lunchtime Responsibilities to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an important role within our new school satellite provision, combining cleaning duties with supporting pupils and staff during the lunchtime period.

• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.
• Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with established procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with setting up, serving and clearing dining areas during lunchtime.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and positive dining environment for pupils.
• Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a flexible approach to duties.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Personal Qualities

• Experience of cleaning in a workplace environment
• Experience of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Understanding of basic cleaning methods, equipment and materials
• Awareness of health and safety requirements in the workplace

Application Information

Closing Date Saturday, October 31st, 2026