Senior Cleaner
Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term time only (39 weeks per year) 15 hours per week to be worked 7-10am Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £32,112 and £32,571 pro rata
Pay scale
- Scale 3 - Spine Points 5 & 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure all designated areas are free of dust, litter and washed frequently according to a pre-arranged schedule.
2. Ensure the appropriate level of cleaning to the best standard, including the wooden floors
3. Monitor toilet/wash areas ensuring adequate toilet rolls, hand towels and soap are available, and waste bins are emptied.
4. Refilling hand towel and soap containers in classrooms when required.
5. Sweeping of playgrounds, emptying of playground bins regularly.
6. Undertake waste management and ensure that bins are emptied regularly.
7. Cleaning up bodily fluids and checking soiling of toilet areas through day and at other times requested by Office Staff in accordance with guidelines on Health and Safety.
8. Cleaning internal windows throughout from a standing position to arms reach at appropriate intervals and exterior windows at ground floor level.
9. Undertake the cleaning of all flooring in designated area using a vacuum cleaner, broom or mop, ensuring that the floor is left free of dust, litter and washed frequently according to a pre-arranged schedule.
10.Dust or wipe down furniture using polish or proprietary cleaning materials.
11.Periodically wash paintwork on walls, windows and doorways.
12.Clean hand basins and toilets to acceptable standards of hygiene.
13.Report any building repairs that are noted during duties.
14.Assist with movement of furniture and porterage.
15.Undertake additional infection control cleaning as and when required.
16.Undertake all duties in line with the policies of the school, especially those surrounding equality of opportunity and raising achievement.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our School Premises Team and to achieve the high standards of hygiene necessary for the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors to the school. Under the instruction/guidance of the Cleaning Supervisor and Premises Manager, provide general day cleaning support to the school to maintain an environment that will encourage effective working and learning and support the school’s safeguarding priorities.
Further information about the job
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.
The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Deptford Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- cnew2.209@lgflmail.org
- Phone number
- 020 8692 4351
Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.” We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach. The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our School Business Manager, Clare New, to arrange a visit at c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cnew2.209@lgflmail.org.
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