Cleaning Assistant

Parliament Hill School, London, NW5 1RL

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 March 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade: Scale 2 - £29,808 (Actual Salary £11,657)

Cleaning Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint School Cleaning assistants to work at Parliament Hill School. Applicants should be motivated, have high expectations and enjoy working in an environment that proudly puts children first. Main duties include providing a clean and safe environment in which both adults and children can work and learn in, and to carry out the allocated cleaning duties within the designated times/areas as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor or Premises Manager. Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage however full training will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaners are required to undertake the following duties as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor, using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specification.

1. Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.

2. Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.

3. Mopping floors with wet or damp mops.

4. Suction cleaning carpeted areas and “spot” cleaning carpets.

5. Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).

6. Removal of all graffiti and chewing gum on a daily basis

7. To dust, damp wipe or wash furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments.

8. To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels).

9. To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks and drinking fountains.

10. The use of chemical agents as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.

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 Parliament Hill School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parliament Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parliament-hill-school

Parliament Hill School is a highly acclaimed girls’ school with excellent academic outcomes. Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, we provide a vibrant environment for rich and stimulating learning experiences. Proud of our distinctive character as a diverse and fully comprehensive school, we value individuality and celebrate the relationships that make us a uniquely positive and supportive school community. We have an unswerving commitment to our inclusive culture and a well-established reputation for providing an education of the highest academic quality for girls. Students and staff benefit from our mixed sixth form through the highly successful LaSWAP consortium which is the largest school 6th form provider in Camden, with an unrivalled curriculum and opportunities for deep collaboration.
The school is committed to providing excellent continuous professional development programmes for all staff. Parliament Hill in collaboration with Torriano Primary School has formed the North London Alliance Research School as part of the EEF’s Research Schools Network. Our innovative cross phase partnership brings together primary and secondary teachers and leaders to implement evidence based EEF approaches to raise the attainment of all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school is ideally situated with excellent transport links into other parts of London and beyond. Gospel Oak over ground station is a five minutes’ walk while Tufnell Park tube station is 10 minutes away. The school is also very close to the magnificent open space of Hampstead Heath which is renowned for its many recreational and sports opportunities as well as outdoor swimming facilities.

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