School Cleaner – Edinburgh Academy Senior School

Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL

Pay: £13.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent

Working patterns available

Option 1 – 20 hours per week

• Term time: 4.00pm – 8.00pm
• School holidays: 7.00am – 11.00am or 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Option 2 – 25 hours per week

• Term time: 3.00pm – 8.00pm
• School holidays: 7.00am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm – 6.00pm

Additional Information: Occasional weekend work depending on business needs. This is a permanent, 52-week position, giving you the security of year-round employment while still providing Christmas and New Year off every year.

Looking for a permanent, part-time role with predictable hours where you can take pride in the difference you make?

Join Sodexo at Edinburgh Academy Senior School as a School Cleaner and become part of a friendly and supportive team responsible for keeping the school clean, safe and welcoming for students, colleagues and visitors.

With 20-hour and 25-hour contracts available, you can choose the working pattern that suits you best.

And if you don't have previous professional cleaning experience, don't let that stop you applying. Full training and uniform will be provided.

What you'll do

As a School Cleaner, your work will make a visible difference to the school environment every day.

You'll:

• Clean classrooms, corridors, communal areas and other school spaces to a high standard.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules to ensure areas are completed thoroughly and on time.
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely and correctly, with full training provided.
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the school.
• Work independently when required while also being part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Report any cleaning, maintenance or safety concerns appropriately.
• Take pride in helping create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the whole school community.

What you'll bring

You don't need to have years of professional cleaning experience.

We're looking for people who take pride in doing a job well and can be relied upon to deliver a consistently good standard.

You'll bring:

• A positive, reliable and hardworking approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in maintaining high standards.
• A professional and respectful approach within the school environment.
• A willingness to learn and follow cleaning, hygiene and safety procedures.

Previous cleaning experience would be helpful but isn't essential, as full training will be provided.

What we offer

We want this role to work for you as well as for us.

As a Sodexo colleague, you'll benefit from:

• £13.50 per hour
• Permanent, year-round employment
• Choice of 20 hour or 25 hour contracts
• Predictable working patterns
• Christmas and New Year off every year
• A friendly and supportive school environment
• Full training and uniform provided
• 24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing support
• Sodexo discounts on shopping, travel and more
• Pension scheme and life cover
• Learning and development opportunities

Why join us?

Security, flexibility and a role where your contribution matters.

This isn't simply about cleaning classrooms and corridors.

Every day, you'll help create the environment that students, colleagues and visitors experience when they arrive at the school.

You'll become part of a respected school community and a supportive Sodexo team, with stable employment, predictable hours and full training.

Whether you're an experienced Cleaner, Cleaning Operative or School Cleaner, or you're looking to move into cleaning and have the right attitude and reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

Important information about working hours

• This is a 52-week position, rather than a term-time-only contract.
• During school holiday periods, working hours will change from the normal evening pattern to the morning or afternoon shifts shown above.
• Occasional weekend work may also be required depending on business needs.
• We're making this clear from the outset, so you know exactly what working pattern you're applying for.

Ready to be part of something greater?

If you're looking for stable, permanent part-time work within a friendly school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your reliability and pride in your work. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Apply today and join Sodexo at Edinburgh Academy Senior School.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A satisfactory PVG check is required for this role.

Sodexo is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.