School Cleaner

Teacheroo; Haddington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Haddington is searching for a reliable part-time School Cleaner. This role involves maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the school for 15 hours each week, Monday to Friday during term time, with an hourly pay of £12.58. Ideal candidates should be prepared to work cooperatively and ensure the cleaning equipment is properly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general cleaning and waste disposal duties as required.
• Ensuring that all areas are cleaned to the high standards expected.
• Reporting any issues related to equipment.

Job description

Overview

The School is seeking a reliable part-time School Cleaner to commence in October 2025, who will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned in readiness for the next day. This is a part-time term-time position equating to 39 weeks plus 5 weeks' holiday.

Hours of work are 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. Precise hours of work will be agreed at interview. Additional hours may be available from time to time, including during holidays to support holiday clubs and other activities on the premises.

Salary: The appointment attracts an hourly rate of pay of £12.58. Accountable to: The Bursar.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general cleaning and waste disposal duties as required, in line with extant School policies.
• Ensuring that all areas are cleaned to the high standards expected. (Managing Resources)
• Ensuring that there is sufficient stock of cleaning equipment and supplies within their area of responsibility.
• Reporting any issues identified relating to equipment such as damage or excessive wear and tear.

Health and Safety

• Ensuring adherence to procedures relating to Health and Safety with regard to cleaning tasks.
• Ensuring that equipment is always used in a safe manner.

General Responsibilities

• Working cooperatively and positively with all members of the cleaning team.
• Promoting the ethos of the School.
• Assisting in the kitchen in the event of a staff member being temporarily absent.

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted after completing the school application form and providing the names and contact details of two referees. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 29 September 2025, and interviews are anticipated to be held later that week.

About the School

The Compass School is an independent primary school in East Lothian for girls and boys from pre-school (nursery) to Primary Seven. Children enjoy a friendly and caring environment in which they can feel secure and happy and encouraged to succeed, developing confidence, skills and ability. The School has a small class size enabling a high level of individual attention. In 2022, The Compass achieved Gold status as a UN Rights Respecting School, and it has been recognised as a Champion School by iTeach and as one of Scotland’s first Digital Schools for work in digital learning within the curriculum.

The School is located in a beautiful setting in Haddington, less than fifteen minutes along the A1 from the outskirts of Edinburgh.