Job description
Meridian High School are looking for a reliable and proactive School Cleaner to join our site team and help ensure our school provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
Your Opportunity
Working early mornings (06:00-08:30am) , you'll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school site, taking pride in creating an environment where our school community can thrive. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is hardworking, takes initiative, has a keen eye for detail and enjoys working as part of a supportive team committed to making a positive difference every day.
You'll be responsible for a range of cleaning and housekeeping duties, helping to keep classrooms, corridors, communal areas and the wider school site clean, tidy and safe, while supporting the school's commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment for all.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience of a cleaning role, preferably within a school or similar environment
- Awareness of COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of the use of cleaning materials and substances
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Enthusiastic team player
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 1 - £23,851 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
Actual Salary: £7,307.29 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
Hours: 06:00-08:30am (Monday to Friday) - 40 weeks per year
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Meridian High School
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 537
- Avg teacher salary
- £55,293
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
- Academy trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Croydon, Croydon, CR0 0AH
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