Cleaning Operative

Cleaning Operative (Evenings) at The John Lyon School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/JLS/99410

Location

• Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Greater London, HA2 0HN

Contract Type

• Permanent

Contract Term

• Part-Time

Salary

• Competitive

Closing Date

• Midday, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026

Start Date

• November 2026

Positions Available

• 1

Interview Date(s)

• Interviews will be arranged individually with shortlisted candidates

About this Role

November 2026 start

We are looking for a hardworking and dependable Cleaning Operative to help keep our School clean, hygienic and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will have previous cleaning experience, a good eye for detail and a flexible, positive approach to their work. You will take pride in maintaining high standards, working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

The principal locations are John Lyon School, Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN, and John Lyon Prep School, Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1RX. You may also occasionally be required to undertake duties at John Lyon Sudbury Pavilion, HA1 3SB.

If you enjoy working independently, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Normal Hours of Work

The normal working days will be Monday to Friday, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (25 hours per week). This position is term-time for 34 weeks, plus an additional 5 weeks, for a total of 39 weeks.

About John Lyon School

John Lyon is a leading academically selective co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2-18, located in Harrow-on-the-Hill, North West London. With a proud heritage dating back to 1876, the school has evolved into a thriving all-through school following its 2021 amalgamation with Quainton Hall Prep School. In the same year, we welcomed our first girls as pupils, marking an exciting new chapter in the school's history.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
• Membership of group pension scheme;
• Fees remission for children of staff;
• A commitment to continuing professional development;
• Complimentary lunch during term-time;
• Use of the School's Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
• Discounted membership to Harrow School's Golf Club;
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed in the order received, and we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before this date if a suitable applicant is found.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out if you are shortlisted. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete, and this process can take, on average, one month. Please plan accordingly.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

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We are looking for a hardworking and dependable Cleaning Operative to help keep our School clean, hygienic and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will have previous cleaning experience, a good eye for detail and a flexible, positive approach to their work. You will take pride in maintaining high standards, working both independently and as part of a supportive team., If you enjoy working independently, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

John Lyon is a leading academically selective co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2-18, located in Harrow-on-the-Hill, North West London. With a proud heritage dating back to 1876, the school has evolved into a thriving all-through school following its 2021 amalgamation with Quainton Hall Prep School. In the same year, we welcomed our first girls as pupils, marking an exciting new chapter in the school's history., As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

The normal working days will be Monday to Friday, from 4:00 pm to 9.00 pm (25 hours per week). This position is term-time for 34 weeks, plus an additional 5 weeks, for a total of 39 weeks.,

• Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
• Membership of group pension scheme;
• Fees remission for children of staff;
• A commitment to continuing professional development;
• Complimentary lunch during term-time;
• Use of the School's Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
• Discounted membership to Harrow School's Golf Club;
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed in the order received, and we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before this date if a suitable applicant is found.