School Cleaner

Job Description

Details of Post

Hours of work:3.15pm – 4.45pm (7.5 hours per week)

Pattern of work:Monday to Friday term time only

Salary:£4,233 pa 

The role of the cleaner is to ensure that the areas of the school they are responsible for are cleaned to a high standard and the security of the school and its property is maintained.

Thorney Island School is looking to appoint a cleaner to start as soon as possible.  This is a permanent, term time only role.  The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday, 3.15pm - 4.45pm

Areas of Responsibility 

Will include classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices.These areas may be subject to change. 

Duties

To ensure that good levels of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained

To attend any relevant training courses as directed by the Headteacher or Business Manager

Main Duties

Vacuum all floor surfaces

Put chairs down after vacuuming

Clean table tops and sink areas 

Mop wet areas in classrooms 

Clean toilets and sinks 

Empty bins in classrooms, toilets and offices 

Ensure windows and external doors are closed or locked each night

Clean glass on doors 

Dust computers, window ledges and all surfaces 

Remove black marks from furniture and walls 

Termly Duties

Clean under and behind radiators 

Wash down walls, doors and skirting boards 

Move out furniture and clean behind and under 

Person Specification

Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required so that Health and Safety procedures can be met.

Trustworthy and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

The job requires work of a physical nature and therefore the applicant needs to be physically fit and able to undertake such work.

Accountability

The cleaner is accountable to the Business Manager and the Headteacher or other senior members of staff appointed by the Headteacher as appropriate.

Safeguarding Statement

Thorney Island School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Thorney Island School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practice reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

How to Apply

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To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below. 

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). 

To apply for this role please complete the attached Application Form and return to [email removed]

If you have any questions about this role, please email [email removed]or call [phone removed]

Closing date for applications is Friday 27 November 2026

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Job Description - Cleaner

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Responsibilities

Main Duties

Vacuum all floor surfaces

Put chairs down after vacuuming

Clean table tops and sink areas 

Mop wet areas in classrooms 

Clean toilets and sinks 

Empty bins in classrooms, toilets and offices 

Ensure windows and external doors are closed or locked each night

Clean glass on doors 

Dust computers, window ledges and all surfaces 

Remove black marks from furniture and walls 

Termly Duties

Clean under and behind radiators 

Wash down walls, doors and skirting boards 

Move out furniture and clean behind and under 

Qualifications

No formal qualification however basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.