Cleaner

West Norfolk Academies Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in King's Lynn is seeking part-time Cleaners to join their dedicated team. You will maintain cleanliness across various areas of the school, following health and safety procedures. This position offers varied hours tailored to suit school schedules, with competitive hourly pay. The role requires commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Clean a designated area of the school to the laid standards.
• Perform general cleaning tasks as required.
• Provide relief cover during staff absence.
• Maintain cleaning equipment in working order.
• Conduct deep cleans during school closures.

Job description

Overview

Springwood High School are looking for Cleaners to join their dedicated and friendly site team. You will be responsible for cleaning a designated area of the school, as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school.

Hours

Various Roles available: 1 x 3hrs per day, 5 days per week. 3.30pm start; 3 x 2hrs per day, 5 days per week. 3.30pm start.

Part time

38 weeks per year plus an additional 6 weeks during school holidays (Term time + 6).

Salary

Salary: Scale A, Pt 2, £12.65 /hour.

Responsibilities

• To clean a designated area of the school to the standard laid down by the school. Cleaning tasks to include vacuuming, mopping, buffing, washing surfaces, removing graffiti and chewing gum and cleaning toilet areas.
• General cleaning tasks as required.
• To provide relief cover during times of staff absence.
• To periodically clean the store rooms in the designated areas and ensure the cleaning equipment is kept in clean and working order.
• Deep cleans during school closures.
• To be fully aware of, and comply with, all departmental instructions and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

A full Job Description can be found below.

Closing Date

Closing Date for Applications: 10th October 2025

Interview Dates

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date

Start Date: ASAP

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.