Meridian High School are  looking for a reliable and proactive School Cleaner to join our site team and help ensure our school provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Your Opportunity 

Working early mornings (06:00-08:30am) , you'll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school site, taking pride in creating an environment where our school community can thrive. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is hardworking, takes initiative, has a keen eye for detail and enjoys working as part of a supportive team committed to making a positive difference every day.

You'll be responsible for a range of cleaning and housekeeping duties, helping to keep classrooms, corridors, communal areas and the wider school site clean, tidy and safe, while supporting the school's commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment for all.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience of a cleaning role, preferably within a school or similar environment
• Awareness of COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of the use of cleaning materials and substances
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements 
• Enthusiastic team player

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 1 - £23,851 + Outer London Weighting Allowance 

Actual Salary: £7,307.29 + Outer London Weighting Allowance 

Hours: 06:00-08:30am (Monday to Friday) - 40 weeks per year 

Closing Date: 31 July 2026 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.