Cleaner

Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a School Cleaner at Radlett Preparatory School, 17.5 hours per week, 5.00pm-8.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 weeks during school holidays. The main purpose of this role is to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across the school, ensuring that classrooms, corridors, toilets, and shared areas are kept to a high standard for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Cleaning

· Sweep, mop, vacuum and wash floors in classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas.

· Empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school procedures.

· Loading and emptying dishwashers

· Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, washrooms and surrounds.

· Wipe and disinfect tables, chairs, desks, and work surfaces.

· Wipe furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polish door glass.

· Clean internal glass, doors, and touchpoints (handles, switches, rails).

· Replenish hygiene supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.

· Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work.

· Completing an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, and other frequently used spaces on school premises.

· Complete termly upkeep cleaning of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises including high- and low-level dusting.

· Such other duties as may be allocated from time to time.

General Maintenance of Cleanliness

· Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and stored appropriately.

· Report any damage, hazards, or maintenance issues to the Site Manager.

· Follow cleaning schedules and checklists consistently.

· Safely handle and dilute cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH guidelines.

Health & Safety

· Maintain a safe working environment for pupils and staff at all times.

· Follow school safeguarding policies; report concerns immediately.

· Use warning signs (e.g., “Wet Floor”) appropriately.

· Wear PPE where required.

· Ensure security of the building i.e. check windows and doors are closed/locked.

Additional Tasks

· Assist with deep cleaning during school holidays (e.g., kettle descaling, cleaning of fridges, carpets, walls, furniture, stripping and sealing floors, high level dusting, wall washing).

· Support with event clean‑up where needed.

· Carry out any other reasonable cleaning duties as directed by line management.

School Holidays deep cleaning schedule:

• Last week (Monday-Friday) of August across 2-3 days (16.5hrs) as pre agreed with line manager = 49.50 hrs in total by 3 members of staff
• February half term across 2-3 days (16.5hrs) as pre agreed with line manager = 49.50hrs in total by 3 members of staff
• Remaining 16.5hrs will be spread across x6 staff INSET days as per school calendar

Person Specification

Essential

· Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

· Good attention to detail.

· Understanding of basic cleaning practices.

· Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

· Previous experience in a school or commercial cleaning role.

· Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

· Willingness to undertake training.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Full training will be given. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

Please complete the school's application form. CVs will not be accepted. Applications are available from [email protected]

Closing date: Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday, 9th November 2026

Start Date: Monday, 16th November 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Radlett, Hertfordshire (required)

Work Location: In person