School Cleaner

Job Description

School Cleaner

Location: Falkland House School, Falkland KY15 7AE

Salary: £15,505 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start date: August 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout classrooms, offices, communal areas and washrooms.
• Dust, vacuum, mop and clean furniture, fixtures, fittings and school facilities to an excellent standard.
• Clean toilets, sinks, showers and other sanitary areas, ensuring they remain hygienic and fully stocked.
• Empty bins, dispose of waste safely and replenish consumable items such as soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
• Identify and report any maintenance issues, faulty equipment or Health & Safety concerns promptly.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify the Operations Manager when stock requires replenishing.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and cleaning regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work flexibly across the school, taking pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within a school, commercial or similar environment (preferred but not essential).
• Takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Happy to undertake physical duties, including lifting, moving equipment and working across different areas of the school.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactive, using initiative to identify tasks that help maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Aware of Health & Safety requirements and committed to following safe working practices.
• Trustworthy, professional and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support including mental health and physical health checks
• Flexible benefits platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car Purchase scheme, critical illness cover and family growth support.