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Cleaners - The Avenue School

Job details
Posting date: 30 April 2026
Salary: £8,013.47 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 30 May 2026
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCH3412

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Summary

6 am to 8.30 am or 3.30 pm to 6 pm, 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday


Term time only + 11 days during the Christmas, Easter & Summer holidays.


The Avenue is a Special Educational Needs School for children from the age of 2 – 19 in Tilehurst, Reading.


We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our friendly and conscientious cleaning team who is able to work both mornings and evenings. Duties will include:-


Vacuuming carpeted areas
Sweeping / mopping hard floors
Emptying and cleaning bins
Spot cleaning any spillages or accidents as required
Wiping down desks, seats and skirting boards
Cleaning school toilet areas and replenishing toiletries
Cleaning doors and windows
Cleaning kitchen/drinks areas
Checking stock levels of cleaning materials
Reporting hazards to the Health & Safety Manager

The successful candidates will be conscientious and reliable with a friendly and pro-active attitude. Previous cleaning experience is essential. All roles are subject to DBS checks.


To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Site Staff recruitment section or call 0118 214 5257 to request an application form. All completed forms must be returned to either the school or vcarrick@avenue.reading.sch.uk by the closing date.


Closing Date: Monday 1st June.

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