School Cleaner

Preston School; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Preston School in Yeovil is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join the site team. You will maintain classrooms, offices and communal spaces to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

Working 15 hours per week during term time plus 5 weeks, with shifts 14:00–17:00 or 15:00–18:00, you will contribute to a safe, welcoming learning environment for students and staff. Salary Grade 1 (Points 3-4) plus progression and COSHH compliance training are included.

Qualifications

• Punctual and professional; maintain high standards of conduct and dress.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and school cleaning standards.
• Comfort with basic technology for digital reporting or training systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding welfare of our students.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of classrooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing and window cleaning.
• Sanitizing high-touch surfaces and replenishing consumables.
• Waste management and safe disposal of rubbish.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely in line with COSHH.
• Report damages or hazards to Site Manager promptly.
• Participate in periodic deep cleaning during holidays.

Skills

Punctual and professional

Health and safety knowledge

Digital reporting systems

Willingness to learn

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

# School CleanerEmployer: Preston SchoolLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanantSalary: Grade 1Posted: 15th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574063Job Reference: CLEAN-SEPT2026* Share :* Print**Location:** Preston School, Yeovil, BA21 3JD**Accountable to:** Site Manager**Contract Type:** Permanent 15 hours per week - 14:00-17:00 or 15:00-18:00 Term time + 5 weeks (50.60 paid weeks)**Salary:**Grade 1 (Points 3-4) £25,614 - £26,016. Hourly rate £13.31 - £13.52 Actual salary £10,077 - £10,235**About the Role**Are you proud of maintaining high standards? Do you want to play a key part in keeping our school community safe, clean, and welcoming?Preston School is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our site team. Working under the general supervision of our Site Manager, you will ensure that our classrooms, offices, and communal spaces are maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and hygiene. Your work will directly contribute to a safe, pleasant, and thriving learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors.**Key Responsibilities*** Daily Cleaning Operations: Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, and internal window cleaning across designated areas (classrooms, toilets, corridors, and halls).* Hygiene & Safety: Sanitizing high-touch surfaces daily (desks, door handles, light switches) and replenishing essential consumables like soap and paper towels.* Waste Management: Emptying waste bins and disposing of rubbish safely at external collection points.* Health & Safety Compliance: Operating cleaning equipment safely, utilizing \"Wet Floor\" signage, and handling/storing chemicals strictly in line with COSHH regulations.* Maintenance Support: Identifying and reporting any site damages or hazards immediately to the Site Manager.* Deep Cleaning: Participating in periodic deep cleaning programmes, such as carpet shampooing and floor buffing, typically during school holiday periods.* Stock & Equipment Care: Keeping cleaning equipment in good working order and monitoring stock levels to notify supervisors when reorders are needed.**What We Are Looking For**The ideal candidate will:* Show a commitment to implementing the vision and values of Preston School.* Be punctual, professional, and maintain high standards of conduct and dress.* Possess a strong working knowledge—or willingness to learn—of health and safety practices and school cleaning standards.* Be comfortable using basic technology for digital reporting or training systems.* Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our students.### AttachmentsPTN JD - Cleaner### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.