School Cleaner

Varndean School is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and flexible school cleaner to start as soon as possible. This is a permanent post which involves general cleaning duties in offices, classrooms and corridors.

17.5 hours per week - 3.5 hours a day Monday to Friday. After school hours, term time only. Salary scale 3, points 7-8 (£26,403 - £26,824 pro rata) Actual starting salary - £10,818.

The busy and productive hygiene area is at the heart of the school’s commitment to safeguarding and sustainability. Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders” , the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

We hope you will want to pursue an application further and you are welcome to make a preapplication visit to the school.

To apply please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Lynn Hill, Director of Finance and Operations, Varndean School vacancies@varndean.co.uk

Closing date is 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.

Varndean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks for any shortlisted candidates.