40 School Cleaner jobs in the United Kingdom

• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal areas.
• Ensure all cleaning is carried out to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and effectively.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the site manager.

• Enhanced DBS check is essential.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred, especially in a school or similar setting.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Job Title: School Cleaner
Pay rate: £12.51 per hour
Location: Kings Norton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 2:00pm, term time only
Start Date: 3rd September 

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a School Cleaner in the Kings Norton area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, specialist secondary school environment catering for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• Excellent pay rate of £12.51 per hour

• Stable, long-term role with set hours

• Supportive and welcoming school environment

• Opportunity to contribute to an inclusive SEN setting

• Previous experience cleaning in a school environment is essential

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy with a strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards

• Open-minded and professional when coming into contact with young people with SEMH needs

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, and communal areas to a high standard

• Maintaining hygiene in toilets and washrooms

• Emptying bins and replenishing cleaning supplies

• Adhering to health, safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. 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. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

School Cleaning Services Assistant - Petworth, West Sussex
Hours (Apply online only) hrs, 40 hours per week, year round, five weeks holiday plus bank holidays. £13.63 per hour. (September Salary review).
Generous Pension contribution after 3 months.
 
Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success and creative talent.  The 400-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty.
 
They are seeking to appoint a Cleaning Services Assistant to work within the Cleaning Services team providing an efficient cleaning service to the school
 
- Enthusiastic, hardworking individuals needed to maintain high standard of cleanliness across the College
- Beautiful environment and vibrant team
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of our team, planning and prioritising
- Great customer service and communication skills
- Previous cleaning experience desirable but not essential
 
Closing date: 1st September 2025 with interviews thereafter
 
Disclosure and Barring Service & Enhanced Checks
NB: This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of our client's pre-employment checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, prohibition, media and other checks and references to our satisfaction.
 
For full details, please apply online or call (phone number removed)
 

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting Cleaners across the Norfolk area. Candidates must hold a valid Enhanced DBS Check and have their own transport due to site locations. 

Please note:  We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

Candidates will be required to work in private settings and will be required to complete general cleaning duties such as:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
• Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces
• Empty trash bins and replace liners
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors
• Clean kitchen or breakroom areas, including wiping counters and cleaning appliances
• Any other duties as required

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 2-3 hrs per day (typically from 15:00pm but start time may vary)

Benefits of working for Contract Personnel:

• 28 holiday days accrued for full time workers
• Weekly pay every Friday straight into your bank account
• Dedicated team there for you every step of the way

To apply, please contact the Industrial Team on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed)

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily cleaning duties across classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas.

• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and furniture are cleaned and sanitised to a high standard.

• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely.

• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.

• Operate cleaning equipment safely and in line with instructions.

• Follow school health and safety guidelines, including correct use of cleaning chemicals and PPE.

• Report any maintenance issues or hazards promptly to the site manager.

• Work as part of a team to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed efficiently, especially during busy periods such as events or term changes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in cleaning, ideally within a school or similar environment.

• A good understanding of health and safety in a cleaning context.

• Reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

• A flexible and positive approach to work.

Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly school community and play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment. Your contribution will directly support the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff every day.

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Adecco are currently looking for a number of cleaners to work for our Educational clients across Bolton, on a casual basis.

Duties:

• Clean classrooms, corridors, and communal areas (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming)
• Disinfect toilets and replenish supplies
• Empty bins and manage waste
• Wipe down desks, surfaces, and equipment
• Follow health & safety and COSHH guidelines
• Report hazards or maintenance issues

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience (preferably in schools or similar environments)
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products and equipment
• Understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and reliability
• Awareness of safeguarding practices (training may be provided)

All applicants MUST have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, or to be willing to obtain one.

Additional Details

Job Type: Temporary (as and when required)

Days: Anytime between Monday and Friday

Hours: Varied shifts available (6am-9am OR 2:30pm-6:30pm OR 3:30pm-7:30pm)

Hourly Rate: 12.21ph

Why choose Adecco?

• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

RG Setsquare require Cleaners to start on Monday 11th August at a High School in Stirling for long-term work. The contract will be for 22.5 hours per week and the shifts will be Mon-Fri 3.30pm - 8pm. Due to the nature of work, a disclosure will need to be applied for before starting the position.

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience
• School Cleaning experience is beneficial
• Basic Disclosure / PVG
• References

If you're interested in this position and would like more information, please call/text Julie-Anne at our Glasgow office on (phone number removed).

Thank you!

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: School Cleaner (Part Time)

We are looking for a School Cleaner to work at one of our client Academy.

Responsibilities & Duties: -

1. Cleaning toilet facilities  
li>Sweeping floors   li>Mopping floors   li>Vacuuming carpeted areas   li>Emptying bins
2. Damp-dust surfaces
3. Refill consumables
4. Any other reasonable duties as required.

 Must have a valid enhanced DBS check and references.

Hours of work: 3.00pm – 6.00pm (Monday – Friday)

Rates Of Pay: £13.66 per hour   

Direct Cleaning Services, We are looking to recruit a suitable operatives to work as a cleaning operative at St Sidwells school. The position is 11.5hrs per week working around 3.30pm-5.45pm Monday - Friday term time only with at least 2 weeks deep cleaning in the summer holidays. The duties will be daily cleaning of a school environment.

We would prefer applicants with a current DBS and are able to.

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