School Cleaner

Reigate School, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7NT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,322.00 Annually (FTE)

School Cleaner job summary

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Cleaner at Reigate School. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The position involves light cleaning such as vacuuming and wiping down desks.

We can offer a flexible working arrangement between the hours of 5am -7am and 3.30pm -7.30pm, and welcome applications from candidates seeking a full or part time role. This is a part year role working over 42 weeks per annum (term time plus an additional 3 weeks).

Key responsibilities include:

• Clean classrooms, hallways, offices and other areas within the school
• Empty bins and dispose of waste
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines including COSHH regulations

We are looking for individuals who:

• A positive can-do attitude
• Have previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school of similar environment (desirable but not essential)
• Have the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team

In return we can offer you:

• A dedicated and friendly team
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support
• Enrolment in a local government occupational pension scheme with a generous employer contribution rate

The full time equivalent annual salary is £23,322. The actual salary will be pro rata subject to agreed working hours over 42 weeks per annum.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9am; however, please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early. Therefore we encourage you to apply early.

Candidates are warmly invited to contact Becky Tufo, School Business Manager at Reigate School to discuss the role in more depth.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

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

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required.

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 Reigate School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reigate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reigate-school

Reigate School has an outstanding team of teachers working together to ensure all students have the opportunity to excel in all areas of the curriculum. They are supported by a Trust, Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who all value the contribution made by every member of staff.

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