Cleaner

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is seeking two reliable Cleaners to join our team. The roles ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health and safety across facilities, creating a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors.

Work patterns include early and late shifts, 12.5 hours per week, all year round, with a permanent contract. Training and protective clothing are provided to handle chemicals used in cleaning.

Qualifications

• Team player able to adapt cleaning routines to school needs.
• Commitment to high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Aware of health and safety procedures and able to work safely.
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean all furniture, fittings and surfaces, including ledges, pipework and radiators.
• Maintain hygiene of sanitary facilities: lavatories, washrooms, showers.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and polish hard floors; use floor scrubbing machines as required.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of refuse appropriately.
• Follow health and safety protocols and store equipment properly.
• Report damages or maintenance issues promptly.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint two reliable and hardworking Cleaners to join our team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health & safety across our facilities. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean all furniture, fittings, and surfaces, including ledges, pipework, and radiators.
• Maintain the hygiene of sanitary facilities, including lavatories, washrooms, and showers.
• Vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, and polish hard floors, using floor scrubbing machines as required.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of refuse appropriately.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including the use of wet floor signs and proper equipment storage.
• Report any damages or maintenance issues promptly.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A great team player who is willing to flex their cleaning routine in response to school needs.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and a responsible approach to working safely.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and a proactive attitude.

This is a vital and valued role within our school community, and we welcome applications from those who take pride in their work and want to contribute to a clean, safe learning environment.

The post is required to work with cleaning equipment and products which contain chemicals, but the necessary protective clothing will be provided.

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 12.5 Hours per week, Full Year
• Work pattern: Monday - Friday 06:30-09:00 or 15:30-18:00 (to be discussed at interview)
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Support Services Manager
• Travel Required: No
• The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience; please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Heartwood Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.