Casual Bank Cleaning Operative

Casual Bank Cleaning Operative

Reports to: Cleaning Supervisor 

This position will involve contact with children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.

Start date:  ASAP

Job type:  Bank (when the need arises).

Principal Location: John Lyon School,Middle Road, Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN.

However, you will be required to cover/ undertake duties at Quainton Preparatory School (our prep school), Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1RX.

The job will involve alternative arrangements during school closure periods. Flexibility is a must.

Salary:  Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.

An hourly rate of £12.36 subject to expertise.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment
  • Fees remission for children of staff
  • Use of the John Lyon School’s Sports Centre, including swimming pool
  • Discounted membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to our free Employee Assistance programme
  • A commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Opportunities to be part of the wider school community
  • Training on the job

We are seeking to appoint reliable, highly organised and flexible cleaner to join our team as soon as possible on casual basis.  The successful candidate will be adaptable, hardworking with a positive and accommodating attitude. We look for individual who can demonstrate professionalism, tact, and the ability to maintain and manage a safe learning environment for our young people. You will have a keen eye for detail to ensure our facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.

As a cleaner, your duties will include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning toilets, emptying bins and deep cleaning in all areas of the school plus other general cleaning but this list is not exclusive.

Experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Quainton Hall School

(John Lyon’s Prep School)  

Quainton Hall Preparatory School offers first-class teaching and outstanding pastoral care for girls and boys aged 3 -11 year . This is an exciting time to join the School as from September 2021 Quainton Hall has now become part of an all-through school with the John Lyon School, and is in effect the John Lyon Preparatory School. Together with the John Lyon School, Quainton Hall is part of John Lyon’s Foundation, alongside Harrow School and John Lyon’s Charity.

For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the bottom of the page.


Completed applications should be returned to [email protected]

Please be aware that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: ongoing

Please apply as soon as possible.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received.


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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.