Location: Croydon, Greater London
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (Term Time)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 8:30 am (40 weeks per year)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: Actual salary £7,307.29 per year, plus Outer London Weighting (Full-time equivalent: £23,851)
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Job Reference: MHS020
About the Role
Meridian High School is looking for a dependable and hardworking School Cleaner to join its site team. Working during the early morning, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Your duties will include cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets, communal areas, and other parts of the school while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets, and shared areas.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces.
- Empty bins and dispose of waste safely.
- Replenish cleaning supplies where required.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Use cleaning equipment and materials correctly.
- Help maintain a safe, tidy, and pleasant school environment.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school or similar setting.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Experience using cleaning products and equipment safely.
- Good attention to detail.
- A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is rated Good by Ofsted (January 2023). The school is committed to helping every student succeed through its core values of Resilience, Ambition, and Respect.
As part of GLF Schools, staff benefit from being part of a supportive multi-academy trust with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Employee Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Staff benefits portal.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Safeguarding
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Apply early, as applications may close before the advertised deadline if sufficient suitable applications are received.
