Term-Time School Cleaner — 20h/Week (Permanent)

Nova Education Trust; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Education Trust, via Toot Hill School, is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join its facilities team. The role is permanent, part-time (20 hours per week), during term time only, with the closing date of Friday 30th October 2026 at 9am.

You will work as part of a busy team to keep classrooms, hallways, toilets and offices clean and safe. The post requires experience in cleaning duties, attention to COSHH regulations, safeguarding policies and the ability to report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning duties in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team in classrooms, hallways, toilets and offices.
• Commitment to health and safety guidelines (COSHH) and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team, in a busy environment, undertaking general cleaning duties, including daily cleaning tasks in classrooms, hallways, toilets, offices and common areas.
• Duties will include sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming floors as well as cleaning and sanitising toilets, sinks and other high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
• Waste management including emptying waste bins, collecting waste and ensuring proper disposal of potentially contaminated materials.
• Reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate personnel to ensure timely repairs and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintaining cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition and reporting any malfunctions.
• Following correct working practices in use of equipment and materials and adopting safe working practices to safeguard the safety of others as well as oneself, including COSHH regulations.
• All staff will ensure the safeguarding of young people by the implementation of Child Protection and other safeguarding policies.

Skills

Cleaning

Job description

Nova Education Trust, via Toot Hill School, is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join its facilities team. The role is permanent, part-time (20 hours per week), during term time only, with the closing date of Friday 30th October 2026 at 9am.

You will work as part of a busy team to keep classrooms, hallways, toilets and offices clean and safe. The post requires experience in cleaning duties, attention to COSHH regulations, safeguarding policies and the ability to report issues promptly.