Cleaning Assistant

Cleaning Assistant

Stony Dean School, Amersham

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1A, point 5 (£12.77 per hour)
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday (2 hours per day, after 3:30pm)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Reporting to: Site Manager

Join Our Team

Stony Dean School is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaning Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to a positive school environment. Working as part of our Site Team, you will play an important role in ensuring the school remains clean, hygienic and ready for learning each day.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Clean designated areas of the school to a high standard
• Sweep, vacuum and wash floors
• Dust and polish surfaces, fixtures and fittings
• Clean toilets and washroom facilities
• Clean internal windows to a specified height
• Empty bins and remove waste from the premises
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately
• Report any maintenance issues or damage to the Site Manager
• Undertake occasional non-routine cleaning duties as required
• Attend training relevant to the role

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and positive
• Reliable, hardworking and takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Physically capable of carrying out cleaning duties
• Committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
• Possesses a good sense of humour and a flexible approach to work

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Why Join Stony Dean School?

At Stony Dean School, we are proud of our supportive and welcoming community. We value every member of staff and recognise the important contribution our support teams make to the success of the school.

To apply for this position, please complete the attached non-teaching application form and return it to rfranklin@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk by Friday 02 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 12 October 2026.

If you would like to discuss the role or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Site Manager, Phil Ratcliff, at pratcliff@stonydean.sch.uk. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.