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School Cleaner

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: fe4c299c-fcf1-4ddf-8646-8097c997762a

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning desks, dusting, hoovering and mopping classroom areas

• Cleaning toilets and ensuring they are well-stocked with supplies

• Maintaining the cleanliness of other public spaces

• Replenishing supplies of blue paper towels, toilet rolls, and tissues

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or caretaking role is preferred, but not essential

• A strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive Environment: Join a small, friendly school community that values its staff and supports their professional development
• Staff wellbeing scheme

Further details about the role

We may begin interviewing candidates before the advertised closing date if strong applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may be filled ahead of schedule.

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. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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