Cleaner, Cleaning Services

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Job Title:
School Cleaner
Location:
Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS

Hours: 10 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Salary: £5,909.50 per annum (£13.25 per hour, not pro rata)
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

As a Cleaner, you will be a key part of our Facilities Team, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and well‑kept environment across the entire site. This role is essential in ensuring that all areas remain clean, hygienic, and presentable for students, staff, and visitors.

You will need to be reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential—we value a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards above all else.

• Work collaboratively with the Site Team to complete daily cleaning routines and respond to ad‑hoc tasks as needed.
• Clean and maintain all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, and internal woodwork in line with the established cleaning schedule.
• Ensure high levels of hygiene are upheld in toilets, changing rooms, and other sanitary facilities.
• Carry out deep‑cleaning tasks and special cleaning programmes during school closures or designated periods, following site requirements.
• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Refill and replace consumable items such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
• Store cleaning materials and equipment securely and keep them in a clean, organised condition.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
• A cooperative approach and willingness to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands within the role
• A strong sense of pride in delivering high‑quality work

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.