Cleaner - The Meadows School

Wmjobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 9,700 - 9,800; Part time

Job summary

The Meadows School in Oldbury is seeking a part-time school cleaner to join a small team. The role includes routine cleaning of all rooms during term time, plus periodic cleaning during school closures, and use of scrubbers, carpet extraction machines, and other cleaning equipment under supervision.

You will work up to 15 hours per week (term time plus 3 weeks) at Grade A, SCP 3, with an enhanced safeguarding ethos and DBS checks. The closing date is 14 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all room types during term time, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing and emptying of litter bins.
• Periodic cleaning of premises and furnishing during periods of school closure, to include scrubbing/stripping of floors, wall washing, carpet shampooing and cleaning of internal glass.
• Use of all types of electrical cleaning equipment, e.g. scrubber/polishers, carpet extraction machines subject to appropriate training.
• Cleaning of toilets and sanitary areas to include where necessary the removal of body emissions to maintain the required standard of hygiene.
• To work at all times under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Site Manager.
• To inspect and report any defects to the Head Teacher or Site Manager
• To replenish all consumables as and when required e.g. soap, toilet paper etc
• Use of access equipment to clean areas not accessible from floor level subject to a safe system of work.
• To participate in the operation of the Council’s personal performance Development Scheme.

Tools

Scrubber/polisher

Carpet extraction machine

Job description

To 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

Responsibilities will include:

• Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all room types during term time, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing and emptying of litter bins.
• Periodic cleaning of premises and furnishing during periods of school closure, to include scrubbing/stripping of floors, wall washing, carpet shampooing and cleaning of internal glass.
• Use of all types of electrical cleaning equipment, e.g. scrubber/polishers, carpet extraction machines subject to appropriate training.
• Cleaning of toilets and sanitary areas to include where necessary the removal of body emissions to maintain the required standard of hygiene.
• To work at all times under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Site Manager.
• To inspect and report any defects to the Head Teacher or Site Manager
• To replenish all consumables as and when required e.g. soap, toilet paper etc
• Use of access equipment to clean areas not accessible from floor level subject to a safe system of work.
• To participate in the operation of the Council’s personal performance Development Scheme.

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Meadows school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check andall references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our websiteYou can visit our website: The Meadows School

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 15 hours per week - term time plus 3 weeks

Grade: Grade A, SCP 3 £25,614- actual salary £9,665 - £9,784 p.a.

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

This post may be based at either site.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: 15th/16th October 2026

Interviews:22/23 October 2026