Cleaner

United Learning; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chipping Norton is seeking a reliable individual for a part-time cleaning role. The position involves cleaning the academy during term time, with a total of 15 hours per week. Applicants should demonstrate professionalism and good communication skills. The role offers full training, competitive benefits, and flexible working options, making it suitable for those looking to develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Exclusive benefits via Perkbox

Free wellness and workout classes

INSET days dedicated to planning

Employee Assistance Programmes

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Professional and reliable individual who cares about the quality of their work.
• Previous experience in a cleaning role preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean the setting and remove waste and recycling.
• Perform scheduled periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Undertake other site duties as directed by the Site Manager.

Skills

Reliable individual

Excellent time-keeping skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

North Oxfordshire Academy is located in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history that offers affordable rental and house prices. The academy sits on a 48-acre site and boasts extensive playing fields, a national‑standard athletics track, and a 50‑place nursery with heavily subsidised places for teachers. It offers excellent professional development opportunities and career progression, with high‑quality, supportive CPD for teachers, NQTs, support staff and Schools Direct trainees.

Job Details

Salary: £7,908 per annum (£11.75 an hour). Contractual hours: 15 per week, part‑time, Monday – Friday. The role runs on a fixed term until 31 July and will be reviewed at that time.

Job Description

We require a reliable and hard‑working individual to join our cleaning team at North Oxfordshire Academy. You will take responsibility for cleaning the setting, developing a sense of ownership and understanding of the cleaning requirements in that area.

We will provide you with uniform, full training, equipment, materials and a checklist of duties to enable you to clean to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include the removal of waste and recycling to the disposal point, scheduled periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks in addition to daily cleaning. You may be asked to undertake other site duties from time to time as directed by the Site Manager.

The role is term time only on a fixed term until 31 July. You will work 3 hours a day (15 hours a week), Monday – Friday. Hours can be worked either 5:00 am – 8:00 am or 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

About You

• Professional and reliable individual who cares about the quality of their work.
• Excellent time‑keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a cleaning role preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Why choose us?

• We are partnered with Perkbox to offer over 250 exclusive benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, a free monthly coffee and film download and money off your weekly shop, high‑street purchases and meals out.
• At least 8 INSET days per year in all our academies, with 3 dedicated to planning.
• Continuing Professional Development options – tailored to your needs.
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• Free confidential advice and support is accessible through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
• The scope for flexible working.
• Local government pension scheme.

"Staff are happy and loyal to the school. They feel well supported by leaders, including with their workload" — Ofsted, November 2022.