Cleaner

Springwood High School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 19,286,000; Part time

Job summary

Springwood High School is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join the site team. You will clean a designated area to school standards, performing vacuuming, mopping and waste collection, under supervision.

This part-time role runs 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 8.00pm, term time plus six weeks during school holidays. A DBS check may be required to support a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or similar roles is helpful.
• Ability to follow instructions and health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Clean a designated area of the school to the standard set by the school.
• Vacuum, mop, buff, wash surfaces and empty waste bins; clean toilets.
• Provide relief cleaning cover during staff absence.
• Replenish toilet paper, towels and soap; report issues to Cleaning Supervisor.
• Move and store cleaning equipment; conduct deep cleans on set dates.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work regulations and COSHH.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Springwood High School are looking for a Cleaner 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: 18.75 hours/week - Monday to Friday between 3.30pm to 8.00pm
• Part time: 38 weeks per year plus an additional 6 weeks during school holidays (Term time + 6)
• Salary: Scale A, Pt 3, £13.27/hour

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• 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, emptying of waste bins and cleaning toilet areas
• General cleaning tasks as required
• To provide relief cover during times of staff absence
• To replenish sanitary materials (toilet paper, paper towels and soap)
• To periodically clean the store rooms in the designated areas
• To ensure the cleaning equipment is kept in clean and working order
• Deep cleans during school closures (15 set dates during academic year)
• To report any issues and concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor
• 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
• To be fully aware and to comply with the instructions under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (C.O.S.H.H.)
• Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Closing Date for Applications: 13th November 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

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

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.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.