School Cleaner
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.20 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH3 5BL |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1300019/155920 |
Summary
SCHOOL CLEANER
Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL
Christmas & New Year Off – Every Year
Friendly School Environment – Stable, permanent, year-Round Work
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 4:00pm–8:00pm
Additional hours: Occasional weekend work depending on business needs
Contract options:
- 52 weeks (includes non-term time)
- 40 weeks (includes 3 weeks non-term time working)
- 37 weeks (term time only – school holidays off)
Be Part of Something Special
At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, every role contributes to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This is a supportive workplace where pride in your work is valued, and every day you can see the difference you make.
If you’re looking for a stable, respectful role where your contribution truly matters, this is the place for you.
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking School Cleaner to join our friendly team at Edinburgh Academy Senior School. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school, helping to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for everyone.
What You’ll Do
- Clean classrooms, corridors, and shared school spaces to a high standard
- Use cleaning equipment safely (full training provided)
- Follow daily cleaning routines and schedules
- Work as part of a friendly and supportive team
- Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
What you’ll bring:
- Reliable, positive, and proud of your work
- A team player who can also work independently
- Good attention to detail
- Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided
What We Offer
- £13.20 per hour
- Supportive team and positive working environment
- Full training and uniform provided
- 24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing support
- Sodexo discounts on shopping, travel, and more
- Pension scheme and life cover
- Learning and development opportunities
Why Join Us
- Be part of a respected school community
- Enjoy stable, predictable hours
- Work in a role where your effort has a real, visible impact every day
- Join a team that values respect, support, and teamwork
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Sodexo and The Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A satisfactory PVG check is required for this role. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: This role may close early if a high volume of applications is received.