Cleaning Assistant

Location:

2300 - Greenshaw High School. Salary: NJC Outer London pay scale 1a/2, points 3‑4.

Greenshaw High School is a mixed comprehensive secondary school located in Sutton, South West London.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join the Premises team at Greenshaw High School.

The role requires a range of daytime cleaning duties to maintain satisfactory hygiene and upkeep across the school, ensuring all tasks comply with health and safety regulations.

• Ensuring that the standard of cleaning and hygiene are maintained in accordance with the cleaning specifications.
• Carrying out cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners.
• Using electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishes etc. when necessary.
• Collecting litter/rubbish and disposing of it appropriately.
• Removing graffiti and other substances from surfaces, including walls, doors, floors, carpets and furniture.
• Monitoring, cleaning and maintaining the staff and students’ toilet facilities.
• Replenishing roller towels, hand towels, soap and toilet rolls, as required.
• Tidying and cleaning the staff room periodically throughout the cleaning shift.
• Wearing protective clothing provided whilst on duty and being aware of responsibilities for Health & Safety measures designed to protect self, other staff and users of the premises.
• Being pro‑active in identifying and reporting maintenance issues and broken or damaged equipment.
• Updating the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor and/or Premises Manager on a daily basis with any work that requires attention, if unable to rectify immediately.
• Ensuring that school‑owned cleaning equipment is maintained to a satisfactory condition.
• Reporting low stock of cleaning equipment to the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor, as necessary.
• Reporting immediately to the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor or, in their absence, the Premises Manager or Director of Operations, any accident, dangerous occurrence or practice, or threat to health and safety.
• Covering for absent cleaning staff as directed by the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor or Premises Manager.
• Undertaking school holiday cleaning duties as directed by the Premises Manager.
• Carrying out emergency cleaning (e.g. toilets/medical room) or any other additional cleaning, as required.

• Acting as a professional and positive role model to our students in terms of personal presentation, timekeeping and behaviour.
• Ensuring a good knowledge of forthcoming events by reading the Premises Team calendar and Red Notices provided and liaising with appropriate staff in advance of events, as required.
• Adopting a pro‑active and responsible attitude to all duties required throughout the school and updating the Premises Manager on a daily basis with any work that requires attention, if unable to rectify meeting.
• Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role by attending appropriate INSET and training courses, meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation.
• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Headteacher.

• Professional development and career progression.
• Blue Light Card.
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only).
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications:
Sunday 5 th July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.