Cleaners (zero hours contract also available)

The Bishop of Winchester Academy; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employer pension contribution

Job summary

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is seeking reliable cleaners to join our team. The role covers classrooms, corridors, offices and washrooms, with duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and restocking supplies.

A good understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment would be desirable, and we offer term-time hours with additional weeks. We are an equal opportunities employer and prioritise safeguarding; enhanced DBS checks are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming classrooms, corridors, and offices
• Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, and washroom facilities
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely
• Wiping down desks, tables, doors, and high-touch surfaces
• Cleaning windows, glass panels, and mirrors
• Restocking supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Maintaining cleanliness in staff rooms and common areas
• Following health and safety guidelines at all times

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Disinfectants

Job description

We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking cleaners to join our team to help maintain a high standard of cleanliness within classrooms, corridors, offices and toilets. This will require duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning of washroom areas, tables, chairs etc. A good understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment would be desirable.

This is a Term Time Only plus two working weeks contract, working 20 hours per week in the afternoons/evenings.

Flexible Zero-Hour Opportunities Available

We also offer zero-hour contracts for individuals seeking greater flexibility in their working arrangements. These roles play an important part in supporting holiday cover, deep cleaning programmes, and periods of staff absence, helping us maintain the high standards our academy expect.

If you're looking for flexible work and enjoy being part of a reliable, supportive team, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming classrooms, corridors, and offices
• Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, and washroom facilities
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely
• Wiping down desks, tables, doors, and high-touch surfaces
• Cleaning windows, glass panels, and mirrors
• Restocking supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Maintaining cleanliness in staff rooms and common areas
• Following health and safety guidelines at all times

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils \"live life to the full.\"' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Career development with a bespoke CPD programme
• Excellent facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please be aware that due to the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.