School Cleaner

Vacancy Summary

School Cleaner 

Fixed Term until 23rd July 2026 

Salary: Band 1/2 SCP 3 

10 hours/week: 5.30am - 7.30am with the opportunity for additional hours 2.30pm - 4.30pm Wednesday and Friday, and during school holidays.

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Information

Purpose of the post

Undertake a full range of cleaning duties using domestic and industrial cleaning equipment to ensure all areas of the educational setting are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Clean floor spaces in teaching, communal and office areas using appropriate techniques and equipment e.g. mops, sweeps, spray cleans, machine scrub, vacuum
• Clean internal surface areas e.g. bathrooms, walls, windows, work surfaces and sanitary appliances using appropriate techniques, equipment and materials e.g. dusting; damp wiping; polishing, cleaning
• Undertake other cleaning duties if/when needed e.g. carpet and upholstery valeting, stain, playdough and mark making removal, de-scaling sanitary appliances
• Undertake routine equipment safety checks, cleaning, maintenance and storage
• Replenish sanitary and hygiene supplies e.g. soap, hand towels and toilet rolls
• Report faults, damage, breakages, or any issue that may affect or impact on routine education activity
• Maintain appropriate levels of security in all working areas to ensure confidentiality, safety and maintain site security
• Provide an opening service for the site at the beginning of the day alongside a colleague
• Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
• Show a commitment to ensuring that children and young people learn in a safe environment
• Participate in relevant and appropriate training and development as required
• Work hours set out in contract, but some flexibility in hours may be necessary and this will be arranged with the agreement of the Headteacher.

Please see Job Description and Personnel Specification in job pack for further details of the post. 

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interview Date: 11th November 2026

Canterbury Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Applicants will also be subject to a Social Media presence check.

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