We are looking to appoint a professional and flexible permanent part-time cleaner to join our team. The role requires a competent experienced cleaner who will contribute as part of a team to maintain a hygienically safe environment for everyone at Yarm School. The role is to commence as soon as possible, subject to completion of satisfactory vetting requirements. The contract is for 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 3:30pm and 7:30pm. This is for term time work (35 Weeks out of 52) and requires between 54 hours of special cleaning per year which is carried out during school holidays. Overtime and additional shifts may be available.
Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 25th October 2025. All applicants must use the application form provided on our website vacancy page. We cannot accept applications in any other format. You may also submit a covering letter to the HR Department explaining your suitability to the post and a copy of your CV.
Key Requirements:
* Provide high standards of cleaning service throughout your assigned areas, using equipment and cleaning substances provided by the school and in line with COSHH requirements.
* Working as part of a team.
* Communicating any issues to the line manager in a timely manner.
* Experience working in a commercial cleaning setting is beneficial.
* Must be professional at all times, with an awareness that there may be a variety of stakeholders to the school present whilst on shift.
* The job holder should be enthusiastic to carry out their role diligently and efficiently and they should show a willingness to learn new skills and implement instructions from managers.
Contractual Matters:
* The successful candidates will be expected to take up the role as soon as possible, subject to satisfactory vetting requirements.
* £12.60 per hour plus statutory minimum holiday pay.
* Salary to be paid over the course of the year in monthly instalments.
* This post is based on working 35 out of 52 weeks a year, plus an additional 54 hours over the school holidays to complete a special clean.
* Hours of work are between pm, Monday to Friday.
* Personal leave is to be taken in school holiday periods, outside of the special clean times.
* Please note that the School operates a no-smoking (including vaping) policy on its entire site.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person