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Contract

School Cleaner

Tradewind Recruitment
Newham
money-bag £14.50 - £17/hour
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 24 October 2026
Ref: 225645632

School Cleaner - Secondary School

Location: Newham, East London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time - Part - Time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

A secondary school in Newham is looking for a reliable and hardworking School Cleaner to join their premises team. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff across the school.



The Role

As a School Cleaner, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school site.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, communal areas and other school facilities.

  • Cleaning and maintaining toilets and washroom facilities.

  • Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.

  • Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors.

  • Dusting and wiping down surfaces and furniture.

  • Reporting any maintenance issues, hazards or damage to the appropriate member of staff.

  • Following health and safety procedures and COSHH guidelines.

  • Ensuring cleaning equipment and products are used safely and correctly.

  • Supporting with additional cleaning duties when required.

  • Maintaining a consistently high standard of cleanliness across the school.



About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Previous cleaning experience, preferably within a school, office or commercial environment.

  • A strong attention to detail and pride in their work.

  • A reliable and hardworking attitude.

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good time-management and organisational skills.

  • An understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.

  • A professional and friendly approach when working within a school environment.

  • The ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.



Why Join?

  • Long-term opportunity within an established secondary school.

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Supportive working environment.

  • Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are reliable, hardworking and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

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