Cleaning Operative

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thulston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School in Samphire Star Education Trust is seeking an afternoon/evening cleaner. The role runs from 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, offering about 20 hours per week (with potential for two 10‑hour posts).

You will maintain cleanliness across classrooms, corridors, toilets and shared areas, ensuring readiness for the next school day. You will sweep, mop, dust and sanitise surfaces and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to health and safeguarding standards
• Ability to work afternoons and evenings

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas to a high standard
• Sweep, mop, dust and sanitise surfaces
• Ensure all areas are clean, safe and ready for the next school day
• Report maintenance or safety issues

Skills

Work independently and team

Job description

This cleaning post sits at Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, within Samphire Star Education Trust. The work centres on keeping classrooms, corridors, toilets and shared areas clean and hygienic, sweeping, mopping, dusting and sanitising, and leaving every space ready for the next school day. It is an afternoon and evening role, 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, offered as 20 hours a week or possibly two 10-hour posts. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas to a high standard
• Sweep, mop, dust and sanitise surfaces
• Ensure all areas are clean, safe and ready for the next school day
• Report maintenance or safety issues

Skills & knowledge

• Work independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to health and safety and safeguarding standards

Nice to have

• Previous cleaning experience

What’s offered

• Opportunity to extend interests and develop talents through collaborative teams