School Cleaner

We are recruiting reliable, experienced cleaners to work in schools across Leicester on short- to medium-term contracts. These roles require people who can turn up, work hard, and follow instructions in a school environment where standards and safeguarding matter.

This is not casual cleaning work. Experience is expected.

Key Responsibilities

* General cleaning of classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices, and communal areas.

* Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting to a high standard.

* Cleaning and sanitising touch points and high-traffic areas.

* Emptying bins and disposing of waste correctly.

* Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly.

* Following school health & safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.

* Locking up and securing areas where required.

Person Specification

Essential

* Previous professional cleaning experience (school or commercial preferred).

* Ability to work independently and complete tasks to a high standard.

* Reliable, punctual, and consistent — no excuses.

* Physically capable of manual cleaning duties.

* Basic understanding of health & safety procedures.

* Willingness to work in different school settings across Leicester.

Desirable

* Previous experience cleaning in schools or similar environments.

* Knowledge of COSHH.

* Flexibility to accept short-notice bookings.

Safeguarding & Compliance

* Enhanced DBS check required.

* Two references required, including most recent employer.

* Proof of right to work in the UK required.

* Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children.

Additional Information

* Roles available across Leicester.

* Contracts range from a few weeks to several months.

* Flexibility and reliability are essential — schools depend on this role