School Cleaner — Temp to Perm — Term Time Only — Uxbridge (UB8)
Location: Uxbridge, UB8
Hours: 15 hours per week, term-time only
Pay rate (temporary phase): £12.85 per hour
Permanent salary: £10,283.24 actual per annum (NJC Grade 2)
Contract: Temporary to start — converting to permanent for the right candidate
About the Role
Harris Lee is recruiting a reliable, hardworking School Cleaner for a lovely independent school in the Uxbridge area.
This role will start on a temporary basis via Harris Lee. Once you've shown you're the right fit, the school will offer you a permanent contract directly — giving you long-term job security, full school benefits, and a settled position within the team.
Working as part of a friendly cleaning team and reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for keeping designated areas of the school clean, hygienic, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Shift Pattern:
Monday – Thursday: 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Friday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Plus 5 INSET / Staff Training Days
Plus 1 week (15 hours) during school closure periods for deep cleaning
Your Day-to-Day
Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing floors
Cleaning and sanitising student and staff washrooms
Dusting surfaces, ledges, skirting boards, and shelves
Emptying bins and removing waste safely
Restocking toilet paper, soap, and hand towels
Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards to the Site Manager
Following all health and safety procedures and COSHH guidelines
Supporting deep cleaning during school closure periods
What We're Looking For
Previous cleaning experience (school or commercial)
Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain — we can arrange this)
Awareness of health and safety / COSHH procedures
Physically able to meet the demands of the role (mopping, hoovering, light lifting)
Reliable, punctual, and able to work to a routine
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
A positive, can-do attitude and pride in your work
Right to work in the UK
During the Temporary Phase (with Harris Lee)
Weekly pay at £12.85 per hour
Dedicated support from your Harris Lee consultant
A clear route to a permanent role with the school
Once You Go Permanent (with the school)
Annual salary of £10,283.24 paid in 12 equal monthly instalments — so you're paid through every school holiday
12 weeks off per year during school closure periods
Free on-site parking (plus excellent access to Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines and local buses)
Free tea, coffee, and milk on site
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and progression opportunities
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
A warm, supportive, and inclusive working environment
The chance to be part of a rewarding school community
How to Apply
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