Cleaner in Charge - The Meadows School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Oldbury is seeking a Cleaner in charge. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and managing a team of cleaners, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Rewards

Excellent professional development opportunities

Regular support and supervision

Staff support services

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties in line with COSHH.
• Ability to manage cleaning staff.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain designated areas.
• Manage the day-to-day duties of cleaning staff.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Team player

Managing a team

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a Cleaner in charge.

The successful applicant will undertake, as part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition. They will also manage the day-to-day duties of the cleaning staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of undertaking cleaning duties in line with COSHH
• Be a team player
• Have experience of managing a team of people
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Fully support the ethos and aims of our school

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events, etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum tailored to individual students' needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school committed to providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, contact Aleatheia Benjamin at 0121 569 7080.

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS, or emailed to [e-mail]. Please ensure forms are signed if sent via email.

If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via email. If shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check your junk/spam folders regularly.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This does not form part of the shortlisting process, but you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns at the interview.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and all references will be verified for authenticity and accuracy.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. Applicants barred from working with children are breaking the law if they apply.

The role requires fluent spoken and written English, as per Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all community members.

Visit our website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time plus 3 weeks

Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 - 4, £24,027 - £24,404 (Actual Salary £18,132 - £18,645 p.a.)

Locations: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU / Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

This position may be based at either site.

Closing Date: 30 June 2025