School Cleaner

We are seeking a motivated and diligent individual with a strong knowledge of cleaning practices and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards of hygiene. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and is dedicated to ensuring a clean and safe environment for our school.

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:00
• Term Time Only
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning tasks across all areas of the school site
• Clean and sanitize toilets, the hygiene room, and the medical room
• Monitor and report low stock of cleaning supplies
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, quality standards, and general procedures
• Adhere to school policies and regulations

What we’re looking for:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good knowledge of cleaning procedures and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards

For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

How to apply?

If you feel as though you have the right qualities to join our team, please complete an application form, available to download above.

Please complete the application form fully and send this to recruitment@abbeyschool.com with a covering letter addressed to the Premises Manager, Mr Lee. Alternatively, application forms can be sent by post to 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.

Additional notes

The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.

Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.