School Cleaner
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 15 hours per week, Term Time + 5 Staff Training Days + 1 Week/15 hours during School Closure Periods for high level ‘deep’ cleaning (40 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Thursday: 3.30pm - 6.30pm, Friday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Salary information: NJC Grade 2, Scale Point 2, £10,283 per annum
Start date: ASAP
Pield Heath House School is a non-maintained school for children and young people aged 7-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and associated speech and language disorders.
We are seeking to appoint a cleaner who will work as part of a team and in partnership with the Operations Manager to deliver the operational needs of the site, ensuring that it is well maintained for the school community. The successful candidate will use their own initiative and manage their time effectively to make sure that designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard, whilst adhering to health and safety procedures.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Be reliable and flexible.
- Be able to work individually and as part of a team to carry out a range of cleaning duties.
- Take pride in their work.
- Have an understanding of safeguarding.
In return we can offer you:
- An inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7.
- Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services).
- Free tea, coffee and milk provided.
- 12 weeks off per year, during school holidays, with your salary being paid in 12 equal instalments.
- The opportunity to be part of a rewarding community and contribute to the upkeep of facilities for a fantastic group of children and young people who are at the heart of everything we do.
Closing date: 31 May 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 8 June 2026
Further information: Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.