School Cleaner

School Cleaner - Retford - Education and Training Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and we are looking for a Cleaner to join our team supporting a variety of local schools in the area of Retford,…

Pay rate £14.24 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 23 September 2026

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School Cleaner - Retford - Education and Training

Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and we are looking for a Cleaner to join our team supporting a variety of local schools in the area of Retford, Nottinghamshire.

This temporary position offers the opportunity to support local schools to Retford by maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the school premises.

Position: School Cleaner

Location: Retford

Contract: Temp, Flexible, Ongoing

Pay: £14.24 to £15.00 per hour (including holiday pay, paid via PAYE and dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Sector: Education and Training

The Role:

You will be responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the school premises

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the school, including classrooms, corridors, offices, communal areas, and other designated spaces.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, and dust floors and surfaces as required.
Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies when necessary.
Follow school cleaning procedures, health and safety requirements, and COSHH guidelines.
Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or damage to the appropriate member of staff.
Use cleaning equipment and products safely and responsibly.
Maintain a consistently high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across the school premises.Requirements:

Minimum of 6 months cleaning experience, ideally within a school setting
Relevant training in the use of cleaning chemicals and health and safety (COSH Training)
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to provide references covering the last 24 months of employment
School Cleaner applicants should either possess or be willing to complete up-to-date safeguarding training
All applicants will undergo vetting checks as per the Department for Education's Safer Recruitment guidelines prior to starting work.

Academics is an Education Agency dedicated to supporting local schools with their recruitment needs. We work closely with schools to provide high-quality staff, and we are looking for a dedicated School Cleaner to assist in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students and staff.

If you are interested in this temporary, School Cleaner role based near Retford, and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!

For further information, please call our Doncaster branch. Academics - Specialist Education and Training Recruitment experts

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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