Cleaner - Manor Abbey School

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Abbey School is seeking a Cleaner to maintain the standards of cleanliness and hygiene in their facilities. The role includes working independently to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students, with responsibilities ranging from everyday cleaning to using specialized equipment. Applicants should possess relevant experience and a compassion for students with special needs. Flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and professional development opportunities are offered, alongside access to a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours, including school holidays

Excellent working environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Generous local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties and knowledge of best practices.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations (training provided).
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of buildings.
• Understand the importance of quality service and hygiene.
• Use specialist equipment and resources.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Independence

Hygiene Awareness

Knowledge of Best Practices

Job description

Manor Abbey School,

Cleaner

About The School

Manor Abbey School will provide education for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours. The school opened in Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent in September 2024, initially admitting up to 30 pupils across Year 7 and 8, with plans to fill to a capacity of 70 over four years.

About The Role

We are seeking a cleaner to support the school by maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the buildings to the required standards.

The successful candidate will:

• Show compassion, understanding, and a strong desire to provide excellent learning environments for students.
• Have experience in cleaning duties and knowledge of best practices.
• Be able to work independently without supervision and understand the importance of quality service.
• Possess awareness of COSHH regulations (training will be provided if needed).
• Understand the importance of hygiene in the workplace.
• Be capable of using specialist equipment and resources.

Note: The role includes cleaning during school holidays when the school is shut.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, including school holidays.
• An excellent working environment.
• Support from a dedicated school and central team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
• Access to a generous local government pension scheme.

Additional benefits include access to Employee Assistance Programmes such as:

• Tech Schemes
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Online gym classes
• Health and wellbeing support (e.g., Men's Health, Sleep, Relaxation, Menopause)
• Financial advice services
• Fast track counselling (Think Well)
• Physiotherapy
• Eye sight testing
• Retail discounts in various shops and restaurants

Free car parking is available.

Learn More

For more information about Manor Abbey School and Manor Hall Academy Trust, please visit our websites.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred list, and other pre-employment checks such as right to work, qualifications, and references.

Please note that shortlisted candidates may undergo an online search as part of due diligence, which could reveal publicly available incidents or issues that might affect suitability for working with children. Candidates are encouraged to review our policies on Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Online Searches, and Data Protection via the provided links.