School Cleaner

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Cleaner at Reigate School. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The position involves light cleaning such as vacuuming and wiping down desks.

We can offer a flexible working arrangement between the hours of 5am -7am and 3.30pm -7.30pm, and welcome applications from candidates seeking a full or part time role. This is a part year role working over 42 weeks per annum (term time plus an additional 3 weeks).

Key responsibilities include:

• Clean classrooms, hallways, offices and other areas within the school
• Empty bins and dispose of waste
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines including COSHH regulations

We are looking for individuals who:

• A positive can-do attitude
• Have previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school of similar environment (desirable but not essential)
• Have the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team

In return we can offer you:

• A dedicated and friendly team
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support
• Enrolment in a local government occupational pension scheme with a generous employer contribution rate

The full time equivalent annual salary is £24,092. The actual salary will be pro rata subject to agreed working hours over 42 weeks per annum.

The vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 2 November 2026. Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early. Therefore we encourage you to apply early.

Candidates are warmly invited to contact Becky Lyas, School Business Manager at Reigate School to discuss the role in more depth.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.