Part-Time School Cleaner

York Steiner School; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,400; Part time

Job summary

York Steiner School in York is seeking a Part-Time Cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors, offices, assembly halls, and shared areas, ensuring a welcoming environment. The role offers average 8 hours per week with flexible hours and an immediate start, and full training will be provided to cover all cleaning duties and safety procedures.

You will adhere to Health and Safety policies, COSHH, reporting maintenance issues promptly, and you should be

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a school, commercial, or institutional environment is preferred, but full training will be provided.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and chemical safety (COSHH) is desirable. Training will be provided.
• Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum across classrooms, corridors, offices, and assembly halls.
• Dust, wipe down, and polish surfaces, desks, tables, windowsills, and fixtures.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect washrooms, toilets, sinks, and sanitary fittings.
• Replenish essential supplies including soap, hand towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty rubbish bins and recycling units daily, disposing of waste in designated external collection areas.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations, and safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure correct and safe storage of all cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Promptly report any maintenance issues, hazards, damaged fixtures, or safety concerns to the Operations Officer.
• Periodic Deep Cleaning to be conducted as required.

Skills

Punctual

Dependable

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Part-Time School Cleaner at York Steiner School

Position Title: Part-Time Cleaner

Reports To: Operations Officer

Working Hours: average 8 hours per week (flexible working arrangements can be mutually agreed)

Contract Type: All Year Round

Start Date: Immediate

Job Purpose

To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene services throughout the school premises. The role is vital in ensuring a clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Daily Cleaning Routine:

Sweep, mop, vacuum across classrooms, corridors, offices, and assembly halls.

Dust, wipe down, and polish surfaces, desks, tables, windowsills, and fixtures.

Thoroughly clean and disinfect washrooms, toilets, sinks, and sanitary fittings.

Replenish essential supplies including soap, hand towels, and toilet paper.

Empty rubbish bins and recycling units daily, disposing of waste in designated external collection areas.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Adhere to Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and safe working practices at all times.

Ensure correct and safe storage of all cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.

Promptly report any maintenance issues, hazards, damaged fixtures, or safety concerns to the Operations Officer.

Periodic Deep Cleaning:

Person Specification & Requirements

Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a school, commercial, or institutional environment is preferred, but full training will be provided.

Knowledge: Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and chemical safety (COSHH) is desirable. Training will be provided.

Skills & Attributes:

Punctual, dependable, and self-motivated with high standards of cleanliness.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.

Good communication skills and a polite, approachable manner.

Physical Capability: Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, lifting, stretching, and standing for the duration of the shift).

Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

York Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this role.

We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.

York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality or religious belief.