Cleaner

Yardley Primary School, London, E4 7PH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours a week. Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 6.15pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 2019 point 2 (outer London)
• Hourly rate: £15.03 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

School cleaner Job description

Main job purpose - To undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities.

Main responsibilities and duties

1. To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule

2. To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.

3. To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Headteacher (or other nominated supervisor).

4. To observe health and safety and security requirements.

5. To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Headteacher

6. To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school.

7. To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.

8. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.

9. Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be required by the Headteacher (or other nominated supervisor)

Knowledge & skills

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required. Initial training in basic cleaning methods and the use of associated materials and equipment will be provided within the induction period and further training provided thereafter, as required.

Supervision & management

The postholder will be expected to work with limited supervision to an established work pattern. Variations in work requirements or allocation will be determined by the Headteacher/Site Officer.

Key contacts & relationships

Regular contact with the Headteacher, Caretaker and other cleaning staff regarding cleaning duties. General contact with other school staff.

Decision making

The postholder is expected to report and record any problems involving cleaning materials equipment breakdown, health and safety matters or suchlike to the Headteacher/Caretaker in line with existing policy and practice.

Resources

Cleaning equipment, e.g. buffing machine and chemicals will be used regularly to undertake duties. Training and appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided.

Working environment

Daily use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and machinery. In addition to the cleaning tasks, some lifting is required. Routine cleaning may include the movement and handling of cleaning equipment, machinery and school furniture. The cleaning duties will be undertaken indoors on school premises. On occasions, this may involve cleaning vomit or excrement from toilet areas.

What the school offers its staff

We require a part-time cleaner to start in January 2026. Experience in school cleaning useful but not essential. Proven cleaning skills are important and knowledge of cleaning machinery is desirable.

Closing date for applications is Monday 15th December. Interviews will be shortly after. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is therefore required for this post.

Rate of pay: NJC Scale Point 2 (outer London) (£15.03 per hour)

15 hours a week

Hours of work are negotiable but preferably after school 3.15pm to 6.15pm. This position includes working during the school holidays but includes 26 days annual leave. The school allows flexible working hours during the school holidays.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Yardley Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 521 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Yardley Primary School website
• Email address: office@yardleyprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 529 3671
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yardley-primary-school

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