Cleaner at Red Oak Primary School

Red Oak Primary School; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Primary School in Lowestoft is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will work across classrooms, communal areas and toilets, supporting routines and school activities.

The role requires pride in high standards, awareness of health and safety, and teamwork. Training and probation follow Active Learning Trust procedures; applications via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning environments, including classrooms and shared spaces.
• Understanding of health and safety standards and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the academy, including classrooms, communal areas and toilet facilities.
• Carry out routine and deep-cleaning programmes, including during academy closure periods.
• Prepare rooms and work areas for school activities and meetings.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, storing equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately.

Job description

About this Role

Helping create the environment where children can thrive.

We are looking for a Cleaner to join the team at Red Oak Primary School, a welcoming primary in Lowestoft that is part of the Active Learning Trust. This role is about far more than maintaining buildings. It plays an important part in creating a clean, safe and positive environment where pupils can learn, staff can work effectively and visitors feel welcome. We are seeking someone who takes pride in high standards, works conscientiously and understands the importance of health, safety and teamwork. In return, this is an opportunity to join a supportive school community and contribute to making a difference every day.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the academy, including classrooms, communal areas and toilet facilities.
• Carry out routine and deep-cleaning programmes, including during academy closure periods.
• Prepare rooms and work areas for school activities and meetings.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, storing equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Liam Payne, Business Manager, at: [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees’ alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.