Cleaner

Bordesley Green East Nursery School; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bordesley Green East Nursery School is seeking a reliable cleaner to join our team in Birmingham. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the school, supporting a safe environment for children, staff and visitors.

Applicants will be expected to comply with safeguarding and COSHH regulations, and to participate in identity, qualification and employment history checks along with two professional references. Fluency in English is essential for this post.

Qualifications

• The role involves general cleaning duties to maintain hygiene, safety and presentation across the school.
• You will follow Health & Safety procedures, report hazards and contribute to a safe environment for children, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties to maintain hygiene and high standards across the school.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report hazards as appropriate.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and in line with COSHH regulations.

Job description

Bordesley Green East Nursery School is funded by the Local Authority. We are one of 27 Birmingham Local Authority Maintained Nursery Schools that promote quality and excellence for our youngest children in Birmingham.

We provide high-quality nursery education for 2- 3- and 4-year-olds.

Our Community

Our nursery is culturally rich and diverse, with many languages spoken by our children and families. We have a strong reputation for supporting children with complex special educational needs and disabilities, as well as families who may be experiencing additional challenges.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to suitability checks including identity, qualification and employment history checks, and two professional references.

Who We Are Looking For

At Bordesley Green East Nursery School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable team player to join our dedicated staff team. The successful candidate will support the maintenance and cleanliness of our site, carrying out general cleaning duties to ensure the highest standards of hygiene, safety and presentation across the school.

You will be flexible, proactive and committed to upholding the school's ethos while working as part of a supportive team. The role includes following all Health & Safety procedures, reporting hazards appropriately, and contributing to a safe environment for children, staff and visitors.

As part of the cleaning responsibilities, the successful candidate will be required to use cleaning products and chemicals safely and responsibly, in line with COSHH regulations. Training will be provided to ensure correct storage, handling and use of personal protective equipment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate responsibility, professionalism and a strong commitment to the nursery community.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. The appointment for which you are applying involves working with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions or cautions you may have, which are not protected, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under that Act. The information you give will be treated in confidence. A check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at enhanced level is a requirement for this role and will be carried out.