School Cleaner

Role: School Cleaner

About our School

-educational independent preparatory school

(Reception to Y8). The majority of our (up to 285) pupils are Day Pupils. We also
St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co
accommodated in a purpose-designed boarding house.
educate the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral who are boarders at the school,

noting that our parents feel that our location and exceptional ethos give pupils a strong
The Good Schools Guide has described us as ‘pastorally superb’ and a ‘joyful place’,
sense of being rooted in a community.

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding
are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
is the responsibility of all staff at St Paul’s Cathedral School and all staff
the children in our care. Staff must be aware of the procedures within the school which
 Safeguarding Policy
support safeguarding
and Staff Code of Conduct.

and must act in accordance with the school’s

Job Description: School Cleaner

This role would suit candidates with a positive work ethic looking to join a warm and
inclusive school community. We are seeking a flexible, kind and hard working individual
committed to maintaining a high standard of work with care and attention to detail. The
successful candidate will be fully supported and line managed by the Site Manager.

The Role

•  To clean classrooms, washrooms and common areas inside and out of the school

building.

•  To use cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners and other cleaning

equipment.

•  To clean school facilities such as astro pitches/outdoor areas.
•  To read risk assessments and understand how to use the equipment and

materials.

•  To be confident storing and using COSHH materials.
•  To follow the Health and Safety procedures of the school.
•  To undergo team training for fire duties, first aid, manual handling and other

mandatory courses.

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•  To undergo training for basic compliance checking.
•  To assist with school deliveries of supplies and movement of furniture and

equipment.

•  To assist with lock up at the end of day.

Person Specification

This post would suit a candidate from a variety of backgrounds. Whilst desirable,
previous experience of working in a school is not absolutely necessary.
Cleaning and/or Health and Safety experience in the public or private sector would be
beneficial.

Essential:
Committed to the safeguarding of children
Committed to working in a school environment
Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team
Good understanding of working safely
Reliable and supportive as an employee

Desirable:
Previous school experience
A DIY skill
Confidence with manual handling

Hours, Terms and Conditions:

This a 30 hour a week permanent post.
There is a generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays.
The school is prepared to be flexible with daily timings but we are looking for morning
cover across 5 days.
The salary will be paid £14.80 an hour, and will contribute 6% towards your pension
scheme (employee contribution at 2%).

The school has adopted many of the Cathedral HR policies, including a generous
employer Defined Contribution pension scheme.

Application

All applications must be made via our School application form on the TES (not the TES

the Head, Mrs Judith Fremont-Barnes.
form) or the St Paul’s Cathedral School website, accompanied by a letter addressed to
The deadline for application is Wednesday 18th March 2026

Please send applications to tkeller@spcs.london.sch.uk

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Please note that suitability for the post will be assessed through production of the

applicant’s qualifications, the interview and application letter.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks are conducted as part of
our application process for all new employees and all appointments are made subject to
pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
certificate.

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