School Cleaner

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Experience in schools

Guaranteed pay scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking two School Cleaners in Houghton-le-Spring to support local schools. You will clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, and dining areas to a high standard while following health and safety procedures.

We offer flexible working patterns — full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts — with access to CPD courses and a dedicated consultant to support you. Join us to help create safe, welcoming school environments.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school.
• Good attention to detail and pride in high standards.
• Reliable, proactive and dependable attitude.
• DBS check via Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Two professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors and communal areas to a high standard.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal.
• Sanitise desks, touch points and equipment.
• Clean toilets and washrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances, dining areas and staff rooms.
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to site management.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Attention to detail

Dependable

Education

DBS Update Service

Job description

Join Tradewind Recruitment as a School Cleaner in Houghton-le-Spring! Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking two reliable, hard-working, and committed School Cleaners to support schools across Houghton-le-Spring. Whether you have previous cleaning experience or are looking for a new role within a school environment, we'd love to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming atmosphere for pupils and staff, while enjoying flexible working options and ongoing support. The contracts are fixed with a view to permanent roles, currently in line with the schools opening and closing times.

About the Role

• Ensuring classrooms, corridors, and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard
• Emptying bins and managing waste disposal
• Sanitising desks, touch points, and equipment
• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, dining areas, and staff rooms
• Following health & safety and safeguarding procedures at all times
• Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns to site management

We work with a variety of primary and secondary schools, giving you the opportunity to work in different settings and find the perfect match.

What We Offer

• Flexible working patterns - full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts
• Access to a wide network of schools across Sunderland and Durham
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources
• A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your journey
• The chance to gain experience within school environments
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and eligibility)
• Uncapped refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• A proactive and dependable attitude
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Two professional references covering the last 2 years
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions