Cleaner: Dunbury CE Academy

Dorset Council; Blandford Forum; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a responsible cleaner to join our facilities team at the Winterborne Whitechurch Primary site. The role runs 4:00pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday during term time (38 weeks), 2 hours per day, total 10 hours per week, plus 10 hours in the summer break to support a school deep clean.

You will clean designated areas, use standard tools, empty bins, top up consumables, move light furniture as needed, and report maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in a school or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to a high standard using mop, brush, duster and vacuum.
• Empty litter and manage waste according to policies.
• Top up consumables and inform when re-orders are needed.
• Move furniture as required to access all areas.

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a responsible, reliable cleaner to be part of our team at our Primary site in Winterborne Whitechurch to work 4.00pm – 6.00pm, Monday – Friday term time (38 weeks/2 hrs per day/10 hrs per week), plus 1 week/10 hours during the summer break to assist with a whole school deep clean.

Dunbury is a small, rural school with a big heart, where we practise and live our values of trust, friendship, respect and courage every day, as recognised in our ‘Good’ Ofsted and recent SIAMS. We have happy and enthusiastic children and staff who are supportive of each other. Our school vision of ‘Strength in difference, together we are one and together we fly high’ is key to our warm and supportive environment and drives us in everything we do.

The role involves carrying out essential cleaning and tidying tasks to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness:

• clean designated areas, working to a time allocation, of the school using appropriate tools and materials including mop, brush, duster, vacuum and polish as required to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained
• empty litter, external and recycling bins and dispose of waste according to school policies on waste/recycling
• top up consumables as and when required and inform Office of the need to re-order
• move furniture and equipment if required for cleaning to enable cleaning to all areas
• inform the Premises Manager of matters that require attention/replacement i.e. light bulbs, blocked toilets etc
• ensure that doors and windows are secure and lights are turned off

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.