Job Description:

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

Click apply now with your most up-to-date CV, or get in touch.