Part-Time School Cleaner

Position Title: Part-Time Cleaner

School: York Steiner School

Reports To: Operations Officer

Working Hours: average 8 hours per week (flexible working arrangements can be mutually agreed)

Contract Type: All Year Round

Pay Rate: 12.71/hour

Start Date: Immediate

To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene services throughout the school premises. The role is vital in ensuring a clean safe healthy and welcoming environment for students staff and visitors.

Daily Cleaning Routine:

Sweep mop vacuum across classrooms corridors offices and assembly halls.

Dust wipe down and polish surfaces desks tables windowsills and fixtures.

Washroom & Hygiene Maintenance:

Thoroughly clean and disinfect washrooms toilets sinks and sanitary fittings.

Replenish essential supplies including soap hand towels and toilet paper.

Waste & Litter Management:

Empty rubbish bins and recycling units daily disposing of waste in designated external collection areas.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Adhere to Health & Safety policies COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safe working practices at all times.

Ensure correct and safe storage of all cleaning chemicals tools and equipment.

Promptly report any maintenance issues hazards damaged fixtures or safety concerns to the Operations Officer.

Periodic Deep Cleaning:

Participate in deep cleaning / light decorating activities during school holiday periods.

Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a school commercial or institutional environment is preferred but full training will be provided.

Knowledge: Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and chemical safety (COSHH) is desirable. Training will be provided.

Skills & Attributes:

Punctual dependable and self-motivated with high standards of cleanliness.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.

Good communication skills and a polite approachable manner.

Physical Capability: Ability to perform physical tasks (bending lifting stretching and standing for the duration of the shift).

Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

York Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this role.

We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.

York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex marital status age race nationality disability sexuality or religious belief.

To apply please submit your application/ written expression of interest via our recruitment platform or email

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 4th October