School Cleaner

Protocol Education Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is assisting a friendly mainstream primary school in Newham to recruit a dedicated Cleaner for the site team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for pupils, staff and visitors, with flexible hours offered.

The ideal candidate will have some cleaning experience, be reliable and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. DBS updates are required or can be obtained. Salary is competitive and experience-based.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred, although not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one).
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and dusting throughout the school.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Replenishing cleaning and hygiene supplies.
• Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Reporting any maintenance or health & safety concerns to the site team.

Skills

Cleaning

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

DBS Update Service

Job description

A friendly and welcoming mainstream primary school in Newham is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Cleaner to join their site team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Location: Newham, East London
Hours: Full-time or part-time opportunities available
Start Date:January
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

School Cleaner Needed - Newham (Mainstream Primary School)

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas
• Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and dusting throughout the school
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Replenishing cleaning and hygiene supplies
• Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Reporting any maintenance or health & safety concerns to the site team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous cleaning experience preferred, although not essential
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of hygiene and cleaning standards
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)

The school offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity to become a valued member of a dedicated team helping to create a positive learning environment for children.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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