School Cleaner

# School CleanerEmployer: Preston SchoolLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanantSalary: Grade 1Posted: 19th May 2026Expires: 15th June 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1554083Job Reference: CLEAN-MAY2026* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Location:** Preston School, Yeovil, BA21 3JD**Accountable to:** Site Manager**Contract Type:** Permanent. 15 hours per week. Term time + 5 weeks**Salary:** Grade 1 (Points 3-4) £24,796 – £25,185. Actual salary £9,755 – £9,908**About the Role**Are you proud of maintaining high standards? Do you want to play a key part in keeping our school community safe, clean, and welcoming?Preston School is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our site team. Working under the general supervision of our Site Manager, you will ensure that our classrooms, offices, and communal spaces are maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and hygiene. Your work will directly contribute to a safe, pleasant, and thriving learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors.**Key Responsibilities*** Daily Cleaning Operations: Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, and internal window cleaning across designated areas (classrooms, toilets, corridors, and halls).* Hygiene & Safety: Sanitizing high-touch surfaces daily (desks, door handles, light switches) and replenishing essential consumables like soap and paper towels.* Waste Management: Emptying waste bins and disposing of rubbish safely at external collection points.* Health & Safety Compliance: Operating cleaning equipment safely, utilizing “Wet Floor” signage, and handling/storing chemicals strictly in line with COSHH regulations.* Maintenance Support: Identifying and reporting any site damages or hazards immediately to the Site Manager.* Deep Cleaning: Participating in periodic deep cleaning programmes, such as carpet shampooing and floor buffing, typically during school holiday periods.* Stock & Equipment Care: Keeping cleaning equipment in good working order and monitoring stock levels to notify supervisors when reorders are needed.**What We Are Looking For**The ideal candidate will:* Show a commitment to implementing the vision and values of Preston School.* Be punctual, professional, and maintain high standards of conduct and dress.* Possess a strong working knowledge—or willingness to learn—of health and safety practices and school cleaning standards.* Be comfortable using basic technology for digital reporting or training systems.* Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our students.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyGeneric Document 1MNSP Recruitment BrochurePreston School Press Release – January 2023 Ofsted inspectionTrust Annual Report 2025PTN JD – Cleaner### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.#J-18808-Ljbffr…