Cleaner

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

The Flying High Academy is seeking a reliable cleaner to maintain classrooms and shared spaces to a high standard. The role covers cleaning, restocking consumables and keeping equipment safe, with duties Monday to Friday, 12.5 hours per week, including occasional holiday cleans.

You will work as part of a friendly team with a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required, with opportunities for training and development available.

Qualifications

• Pride in creating a safe, clean school environment.
• Proactive, positive team member who communicates well.
• Practical maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Organised, dependable and able to manage tasks independently.
• Flexible problem-solver who responds calmly to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, shared areas and other designated spaces to a high standard.
• Keep cleaning and site equipment safe and in working order.
• Replenish consumables such as soap and paper towels as needed.

Skills

Safety minded

Team player

Organised

Independent worker

Good communicator

Problem-solver

Job description

Cleaner post at The Flying High Academy, a primary school run by the Flying High Partnership multi-academy trust. The job centres on cleaning classrooms and shared spaces to a high standard, keeping cleaning and site equipment safe and working, and restocking consumables. The hours are 12.5 a week, 2.5 hours a day Monday to Friday, including holiday cleans. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

What the job involves

• Clean classrooms, shared areas and other designated spaces to a high standard
• Keep cleaning and site equipment safe and in working order
• Replenish consumables such as soap and paper towels as needed

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Pride in creating a safe, clean and welcoming school environment
• Proactive, positive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively
• Practical maintenance skills
• Good understanding of health and safety
• Organised, dependable and able to manage tasks independently
• Flexible problem-solver who responds calmly to challenges

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and staff

What’s offered

• Employee assistance programme offering wellbeing and practical support
• Opportunities for relevant training and development
• Supportive, friendly team and warm school community