Flexible Cleaning Operative - St Thomas of Aquin's High School

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,525 / year
CATEGORY
Cleaning & Facilities
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cleaning Waste disposal and recycling Surface cleaning and disinfection Floor cleaning Sanitary area cleaning Replenishing washroom consumables Keyholding and building security Alarm system operation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Flexible Cleaning Operative - St Thomas of Aquin's High School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a part-time cleaner for St Thomas of Aquin's High School in Edinburgh. Salary £26,205 - £26,525 per year (pro-rata), 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5pm-8pm. Permanent position.

About the Role

As a cleaner with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.

  • Trusted employer
  • Security offered by permanent positions
  • Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
  • Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts
  • Paid annual leave (where applicable)
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
  • Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
  • Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings

Major Tasks/Job Activities

  • To empty litter and recycling bins.
  • The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
  • The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
  • Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
  • The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
  • Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
  • Deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurement.

Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings. As part of the duties, you will be required to be a key holder, including operation of security alarm systems.

Additional Information

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more about our commitment to equalities at https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4.

Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility are part of our interview process. More at Our Behaviours - The [Employer hidden].

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.

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