Cleaner

Forest School; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits & support

Job summary

The Forest School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated part-time cleaner to join a friendly team. You will perform daily cleaning duties across classrooms, offices and washrooms, keeping facilities fresh, tidy and welcoming for pupils and staff.

This role is 20 hours per week over 43 weeks per year, paying £12.85 per hour. Training is provided, with clear health and safety guidance. You will contribute to a safe learning environment and support the school community.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for the role.
• Reliability and strong work ethic essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to perform physical cleaning duties.
• Commitment to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, offices and washrooms clean and tidy.
• Carry out sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and bin emptying.
• Sanitise washrooms and keep hygiene supplies stocked.
• Use cleaning equipment safely; follow Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Occasionally perform deep cleans during school holidays.
• Lock/unlock the site and help keep premises secure.
• Demonstrate reliability and teamwork in a school setting.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

• No Experience Needed: Full training is provided from day one.
• No Qualifications Required: We value reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic above paper qualifications.
• Great Benefits & Support: Access ongoing training, work within a supportive team and directly contribute to your local community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working as part of a friendly team, you will keep classrooms, offices and washrooms fresh and tidy.
• Carrying out everyday cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins.
• Sanitising washrooms and keeping hygiene supplies (soap, paper towels) fully stocked.
• Using cleaning equipment and products safely (we will teach you all the Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines).
• Carrying out occasional deep cleans during school holiday periods.
• Helping lock or unlock the site and keeping the school premises secure.
• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done.
• Someone comfortable doing physical work (lifting, carrying and active movement).
• A great team player who can also work well independently and follow instructions.
• Someone committed to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Looking for a rewarding role where your positive attitude and pride in your work matter more than a CV full of experience? Join our supportive team at The Forest School and help us keep our learning environment clean, safe and welcoming for young people!, Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Hours: 20 hours per week (43 weeks per year) working Monday to Thursday (3pm to 7pm), Friday (3pm to 6pm) Pay: £12.85 hourly rate