Nottingham High School is delighted to invite applications for the position of Cleaner to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual to play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will contribute to the high standards of presentation and care that are central to our school community. This is a part-time, permanent position working 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year. We welcome applications from individuals who take pride in their work, have a keen eye for detail, and are committed to supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of one of the UK's leading independent schools.
To apply, please complete the application form and submit to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 20 July 2026.
Application forms can be found directly on our website: https://www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/contact-us/current-vacancies/item/1115/cleaner-1
THE ROLE
Working as a member of a schools cleaning team responsible for the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Each team member is responsible for an area and is expected to clean to the frequency and standard as directed.
Health, safety and hygiene:
To conform to the School’s Health and Safety policy at all times and to be responsible for health and safety at work both on a personal basis and in regards to others.
Work performed and/or key result areas:
As a member of the Cleaning Team, you will undertake a range of duties in the following areas:
- Clean allocated area to a high standard and strive for excellence.
- Maintain stocks of cleaning materials within cleaning cupboards, reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor when stocks need replenishing.
- Working with the Cleaning Supervisor, respond to cleaning audits to make improvements where necessary.
- Undertake training as required by the school or Cleaning Supervisor.
- Deep cleaning as directed by Cleaning Supervisor.
- Report defects of equipment, furniture/fittings and electrical appliances to the Cleaning Supervisor.
- Comply with documented procedures, COSHH and health and safety instructions.
- Comply with Health and Safety legislation, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and team risk assessments.
- Carry out any other task or duties deemed reasonable.
THE PERSON
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Service Skills or equivalent.
- Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties in a non-domestic environment.
- Experience of undertaking cleaning duties in a school.
- Use of floor and upholstery cleaning machinery.
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude.
- Flexible way of working, in accordance to the demands of the role.
- Confident Swimmer.
- Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
- Willingness to undertake training.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
- This is a physically demanding role so the ability to lift heavy objects and work standing up for long periods is necessary.
Nottingham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as any other pre-employment checks. In addition, Nottingham High School does not hold a sponsor licence and does not have current plans to obtain one. Applicants must be aware of their individual responsibility to provide the necessary documents to confirm the right to work in the UK as a part of our pre-employment checks.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
