Position Title: Part-Time Cleaner
School: York Steiner School
Reports To: Operations Officer
Working Hours: average 8 hours per week (flexible working arrangements can be mutually agreed)
Contract Type: All Year Round
Pay Rate: £12.71/hour
Start Date: Immediate
Job Purpose
To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene services throughout the school premises. The role is vital in ensuring a clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Daily Cleaning Routine:
Sweep, mop, vacuum across classrooms, corridors, offices, and assembly halls.
Dust, wipe down, and polish surfaces, desks, tables, windowsills, and fixtures.
Washroom & Hygiene Maintenance:
Thoroughly clean and disinfect washrooms, toilets, sinks, and sanitary fittings.
Replenish essential supplies including soap, hand towels, and toilet paper.
Waste & Litter Management:
Empty rubbish bins and recycling units daily, disposing of waste in designated external collection areas.
Health & Safety Compliance:
Adhere to Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and safe working practices at all times.
Ensure correct and safe storage of all cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
Promptly report any maintenance issues, hazards, damaged fixtures, or safety concerns to the Operations Officer.
Periodic Deep Cleaning:
Participate in deep cleaning / light decorating activities during school holiday periods.
Person Specification & Requirements
Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a school, commercial, or institutional environment is preferred, but full training will be provided.
Knowledge: Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and chemical safety (COSHH) is desirable. Training will be provided.
Skills & Attributes:
Punctual, dependable, and self-motivated with high standards of cleanliness.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
Good communication skills and a polite, approachable manner.
Physical Capability: Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, lifting, stretching, and standing for the duration of the shift).
Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Safeguarding & Background Checks
York Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this role.
We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.
York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality or religious belief.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application/ written expression of interest via our recruitment platform or email HR@yorksteinerschool.org
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 4th October
Part-Time School Cleaner in York employer: York Steiner School
York Steiner School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and creative environment for Classroom and Kindergarten Learning Support Assistants. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on safeguarding, employees benefit from ongoing training and support while working in a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring young minds. Located in the picturesque city of York, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that values imagination and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education.
