School Cleaner

TISCA; Hatching Green; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The King’s School in Harpenden is seeking a reliable part-time Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff. The role is 15 hours per week, term-time plus 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday, with duties including cleaning classrooms, offices and toilets, plus waste disposal.

A positive attitude, reliability and ability to work as part of a team are essential. Previous cleaning experience is advantageous, and a clear commitment to the Christian ethos of the school is

Qualifications

• Reliable and conscientious person who takes pride in maintaining a clean environment.
• Organised and detail-oriented with a good eye for cleanliness.
• Willingness to work as part of a team is essential.
• Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, communal areas, toilets and other designated areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and dust to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Replenish cleaning materials and consumables as required.
• Use cleaning products safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, damage or hazards.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

Post: School Cleaner. Part-time: – 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, Monday to Friday) Term-time plus 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday. Start Date: Mid-November or as soon as possible.

Are you a reliable and conscientious person who takes pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment? The King’s School is a warm and welcoming Christian school nestled in a beautiful rural setting. We are looking for a hardworking and dependable Cleaner to help ensure that our school remains a clean, safe and pleasant place for pupils, staff and visitors.

At The King’s School we provide an environment that challenges and inspires, supported by an outstanding pastoral care team and a collaborative, passionate staff. We’re looking for someone who is organised, takes pride in their work and has a good eye for detail.

The role will involve:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, communal areas, toilets and other designated areas of the school.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and dusting to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Replenishing cleaning materials and consumables as required.
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely and following the school’s Health and Safety procedures.
• Reporting any maintenance issues, damage or potential hazards.

The role is for 15 hours per week, worked over five days, with three hours each day. The post is for 39 working weeks per year, together with 5.6 weeks’ paid annual leave, in accordance with the school’s contractual arrangements. Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

A clear commitment to the Christian ethos of the school is essential. There is a Genuine DfE registered Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a Christian. Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 applies. The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo pre-employment child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The King’s School, Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden AL5 4DU Tel: [phone]