Casual Cleaning Operative

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 - £12.85 Hourly

Casual Cleaning Operative job summary

The Governing Body of Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a Cleaning Operative to work on a casual contract from 15:45- 17:45, Monday to Friday. (As and when required).

The School cleaner will work as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by their supervisor/line manager. We require a committed and self-motivated individual with an enthusiasm for maintaining and enhancing the school’s high standards.

As a School Cleaner you will:

• Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your designated area and for maintaining consistent and high standards;

• Take the initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards;

• Liaise with Supervisor, Premises Manager and School Caretaker and other members of staff as required to ensure the cleaning rota operate smoothly around both school events and outside lets;

• Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the line manager;

• Ensure Health & Safety, quality and general procedure compliance.;

• Work as part of a team and support other members of the cleaning team to meet standards and school objectives;

• Report any Health and Safety issues to the Supervisor, Premises Manager;

• Have experience in undertaking a range of cleaning duties

• Vacuuming

• Dusting

• Mopping

• Scrubbing

• Buffing

• Disposing of waste

• Replenishing consumables

• Have a positive attitude, be flexible, enthusiastic with excellent communication skills;

• Be proactive and able to work on own initiative;

• Contribute towards the school ethos, improvement activities and the wider school community;

• Be adaptable to a changing school environment;

• Be prepared to attend training arranged outside of contracted hours.

Previous experience of working in an educational environment would be desirable however is not essential as full training will be given.

Please see attached document for a tour of our school or visit our school website: https://www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk/

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillborough Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillborough-infant-and-nursery-school

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