Cleaner

eTeach UK Limited; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Catshill First School & Nursery invites a dedicated Cleaner to join from December 2026. The role requires reliable, organised individuals who can prioritise a changing workload and build positive relationships with staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will work as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, with enhanced safeguarding checks and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A warm, friendly approach and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean specified areas of the school to the required standard.
• Clean inside windows; sweep and vacuum floors.
• Polish and dust surfaces and furniture; clean toilets and shower areas.
• Use cleaning materials safely and report damage to the Site Manager.
• Carry out seasonal cleaning tasks as directed and other duties as required.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Cleaner, to join Catshill First School & Nursery from December 2026. The successful candidate will require the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the team and will be a responsible and reliable individual. Catshill First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• To clean specified areas of the school to the required standard, as instructed: washing floors, surfaces, fixtures and fittings;
• Cleaning inside windows;
• Sweeping and vacuuming floors;
• Polishing and dusting surfaces and furniture;
• Cleaning toilets and shower areas;
• Using and storing safely cleaning materials as appropriate, in accordance with their instructions.
• To launder dusters, tea towels etc, if required.
• To empty bins and remove rubbish from the premises.
• To report any damage to school property or other relevant matters to the Site Manager.
• To use powered cleaning equipment as directed and in accordance with training.
• To undertake relevant seasonal work as instructed by the Site Manager.
• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ day.
• Mandatory training and development opportunities available.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff. The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November at 8am. Interview Date: TBC