School Cleaner

George Watson's College; Haddington; On-site; GBP 17,330; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Haddington is seeking a part-time School Cleaner to maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards. The role involves working 15 hours per week during term time, contributing positively to the school environment, and adhering to health and safety procedures. Experience in a cleaning role is beneficial but not required. This position offers £12.58 per hour.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning and waste disposal duties.
• Ensure that all areas are cleaned to the high standards expected.
• Maintain sufficient stock of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Report any equipment issues.
• Promote the ethos of the School.
• Assist in the Kitchen if necessary.

Job description

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Job Reference schooltalent/TP/10290/2129

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Part Time - Term Time

£12.58 per hour

Working Hours:

15 hours per week

Location:

Haddington

Department:

Domestic/House Keeping

Region / Division:

The Compass School

Job Role:

Operational/Professional Services

The Role

The School is seeking a reliable part‑time School Cleaner which will be tenable from October 2025 who will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness within our school. As part of our commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all, your contributions will positively impact both our pupils and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all areas for which they are responsible are cleaned in readiness for the next day.

This is a part‑time term‑time position which equates 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 to be agreed at interview stage. Additional hours may be available from time to time, both during term time and during holidays support Holiday clubs and other activities that take place 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 they identify relating to equipment such as damage or excessive wear and tear.

Health and Safety

• Ensuring the 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 our Kitchen in the event of a staff member being temporarily absent.

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted after completing the school application form and the names and contact details of two referees.

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 attending the School enjoy its friendly and caring environment in which they can feel secure and happy and in which they are encouraged to succeed, developing confidence, skills and ability. Its small class sizes allow each child to enjoy a very high level of individual attention. Over the years, it has built up an excellent reputation for providing high quality education and for the excellent results it achieves with its children. In 2022, The Compass achieved Gold status as a UN Rights Respecting School. In recent years, the School has been awarded ‘Champion School’ status by iTeach and became one of Scotland’s first Digital Schools in recognition of its work in digital learning within the curriculum.

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