Cleaner

Barnwell Academy; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 5,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discount programmes

Generous pension scheme

Staff wellbeing focus

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Barnwell Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic cleaner to join Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, working 10 hours per week from 3.30 to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. This role helps maintain a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors at the school.

The successful candidate will be organised, dependable and take pride in producing high-quality cleaning. Prior school or commercial cleaning experience is preferred, with a positive and flexible approach to the work.

Qualifications

• Take pride in their work with a good eye for detail.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Cleaning experience, preferably in a school, commercial or similar environment.
• Willing to work as part of a team and support colleagues when required.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all areas of the school are clean, safe and ready for pupils and staff each day.
• Assist in keeping classrooms, corridors and facilities in good order and report any faults.
• Work as part of the school team to support colleagues and contribute to a positive environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independent working

Cleaning experience

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Cleaner to join their highly successful school, Barnwell Primary Academy, working 10 hours per week 3.30 - 5.30 pm, Monday - Friday.

At Barnwell Primary Academy, we recognise the important contribution our support staff make to the smooth running of the school. Maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment is essential to the wellbeing of our pupils, staff and visitors, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in ensuring our school is maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, dependable and takes satisfaction in producing high-quality work. The successful candidate will work as part of our school team, helping to ensure that all areas of the school are clean, safe and ready for pupils and staff each day.

The ideal candidate will:

• Take pride in their work and have a good eye for detail
• Be dependable, punctual and able to work independently
• Have previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school, commercial or similar environment
• Be willing to work as part of a team and support colleagues when required
• Have a positive and flexible approach to their work

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.