Cleaner

Eastern Education Group; Carlton Colville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Staff events

Discount schemes

Development days

Course development

Career progression

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Eastern Education Group is seeking a reliable Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness across our school, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. You will perform general cleaning, waste disposal, floor care and sanitisation of high-touch areas in line with health and safety procedures.

Training in COSHH and manual handling will be provided. Experience in a school setting is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH and manual handling; training provided.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and waste disposal across the school.
• Floor care and routine deep cleans.
• Sanitisation of high-touch areas in line with health and safety procedures.
• Liaise with administrative staff and external contractors as needed.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our team within the Eastern Education Group. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the school to ensure a pleasant and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. Your duties will include general cleaning, waste disposal, floor care, sanitisation of high-touch areas, and scheduled deep cleans, all in accordance with our health and safety procedures. You will work closely with other cleaning staff, administrative teams, and occasionally liaise with external contractors. The role requires knowledge of COSHH and manual handling, though training will be provided for the right candidate. Experience in a similar role, particularly in a school setting, is desirable. You'll need a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment and are adaptable to changing schedules and tasks, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding