Early Evening Cleaner

Job Summary

15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year during term time. Starting salary £8,694 per annum.

We are looking to appoint a Cleaner to start in September 2026. The role is 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm) during term time, plus 15 additional hours (including 38 weeks of term time plus 15 additional hours to be worked during times of school closure). A reliable, resourceful and enthusiastic cleaner who can work as part of a small team to ensure cleanliness of specific areas of the School.

The role involves cleaning of surfaces, floors and sanitisation of toilet facilities, general tidying and removal of rubbish from designated areas in the school including offices, classrooms, corridors, stairwells and toilets.

Previous experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

The salary grade for this post is (GLEA) Grade 1 Points 2-3 (£24,521 FTE, actual starting salary £8,694 per annum).

The King’s School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be expected to follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of students.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. As this post is considered a ‘regulated activity’, a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence process.

Successful applicants must be familiar with and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of students.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, see  ) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.