At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our school clean and welcoming for students and staff.
- Company: Join the supportive family at Tor School in Glastonbury.
- Benefits: Earn £12.85 per hour with flexible part-time hours during term time.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow and contribute to the welfare of vulnerable children.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a special environment while working with a caring team.
- Qualifications: Experience in general cleaning and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Location: Glastonbury
Salary: Grade 15: £12.85 per hour
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (10 – 15 hours per week, term time only; hours and days to be negotiated)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Noon on Friday 28th August 2026
A vacancy has arisen within our premises team for a cleaner. You will work alongside the site manager to maintain a clean environment for our students, staff, and visitors. The role will involve cleaning classrooms, toilets, corridors, and offices.
Job Purpose:
- To work with the site team to keep the school clean, tidy and ready for the start of the school day each morning.
- To work with the site manager to maintain a clean, organised and safe school environment.
- To carry out in the holidays the necessary in-depth cleaning to maintain the school environment.
Main duties:
Daily basis:- Be responsible for the cleaning of:
- Classes and their shared area
- Toilets
- Entrance areas
- Windows/glass
- Corridors
- Offices
This will involve:
- Wiping the tables, work surfaces and chairs
- Emptying the bins and cleaning any soilage left in the bins
- Cleaning the glass in all areas
- Cleaning the toilet areas/handles – remove all soilage, residues, germs, lime scale etc. from sanitary ware, surrounding surfaces and fittings. Leave disinfected/deodorised and smear free.
- Filling the tissues and towels in the toilets and classrooms when required
- Vacuuming all the rooms
- Mopping all hard floors
- Emptying the green recycling boxes
- Cleaning sinks/draining board, remove all soilage. Leave disinfected and smear free.
- Wipe down walls
- Dust skirting boards
- Remove cobwebs and dust high levels
- Deep Clean
- Clean all high areas e.g. cupboards, sills etc.
- Wipe down walls
- Clean tables and chairs
- Wash/scrub hard floors
- Clean all glass
- Wash/scrub all carpets
- Clean light fittings
Job Specifications:
- The cleaner should have experience of general cleaning.
- The cleaner should have knowledge and understanding of cleaning products.
- The cleaner will be able to accept and respond to authority and supervision, liaise and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate good organisational skills.
Desirable:
- The cleaner might have experience of working in a school, cleaning households for professionals or other industry cleaning.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations, Health and safety, Child protection & safeguarding, Equal opportunities (Training will be provided).
Tor 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Tor School, please do not hesitate to apply.
School Cleaner in Glastonbury employer: Tor School
Tor School in Glastonbury offers a supportive and family-like work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. As a cleaner, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming space for vulnerable children and young people, with flexible working hours that fit around your schedule. The commitment to employee growth and the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students make Tor School an exceptional employer.
