School Cleaner

The Chiltern School; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chiltern School is seeking a cleaner to maintain hygiene and safety across classrooms and communal areas. The role operates 13.75 hours per week during term time plus inset days, with two weeks of deep cleaning in school holidays.

Candidates should have school experience, literacy and numeracy, and basic admin skills. You will follow cleaning guidelines, use standard equipment such as vacuums and carpet cleaners, and complete online Smartlog training as required.

Qualifications

• Be qualified in literacy and numeracy.
• Have experience of working in a school environment.
• Have basic administrative experience.
• First aid certificate.
• Health and safety training, e.g. COSHH.
• Willing to undertake online training as required on Smartlog.
• Fulfilling all spoken aspects of the role with confidence.
• Using general cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuums and carpet cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Clean according to applicable guidelines using a variety of methods and equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Hours: 13.75 per week (term time plus inset days) with 2 weeks in school holidays for deep cleaning.
• Be willing to undertake online training on Smartlog.
• Maintain basic administrative records as part of routine duties.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

First aid

COSHH

School environment

Administrative experience

Online training

Record keeping

Cleaning methods

Job description

Successful candidates will be responsible for cleaning according to applicable guidelines using a variety of methods/equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Hours of work are 13.75 per week (3.15pm-6pm Monday-Friday), term time plus inset days and 2 weeks in the school holidays for deep cleaning.

Be qualified in literacy and numeracyBe willing to undertake online training as required on Smartlog.Have experience of working in a school environment.Have basic administrative experienceFirst aid certificateHealth and safety training, e.g. COSHHSuccessful working practices in cleaning.Using general cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuums and carpet cleaners.Fulfilling all spoken aspects of the role with confidence.Working in an educational environmentBasic administrative experience including record keeping