Cleaning

North East Combined Authority; Bedlington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedlington Station Primary School is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the school, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and staff.

The role includes cleaning classrooms, corridors and toilets, following schedules and health and safety procedures. Term-time hours are Monday to Friday 3:00pm–5:00pm, plus 9 paid holiday days; prior cleaning experience is an advantage, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Take pride in their work and demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Be able to follow cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to manage their time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and other areas of the school.
• Following agreed cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.

Job description

Bedlington Station Primary School Cleaner

Contract type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time (10 hours per week during term time plus 9 days)

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

Salary: £25,614 - £26,016 FTE

£6,076 - £6,171 pro rata

The children, staff and governors of Bedlington Station Primary School are looking to appoint a dedicated cleaner to work alongside our premises staff.

The role will involve maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school, helping to ensure that our children and staff have a clean, safe and welcoming environment in which to learn and work. Duties will include cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and other areas of the school, following agreed cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, although training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

Bedlington Station is a happy school where the children enjoy their learning and are proud of their achievements. We are looking for an excellent cleaner who demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the role and who can work effectively as part of a team.

The working hours for the term time work will be:

• Monday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Thursday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Friday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

9 extra days during the school holidays which will be agreed in advance.

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Take pride in their work and demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Be able to follow cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to manage their time effectively.

We will be able to offer:

• Friendly, supportive and talented colleagues who are motivated to develop our school and work well together.
• A school that is dedicated to the well-being and mental health of all pupils and staff.
• An atmosphere of innovation and creativity that pervades all aspects of school life.
• The opportunity to work with amazing staff and children who are hardworking and proud of their school.
• Supportive governors who are committed to further improving our school.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activity, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection Policy and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found with the application pack online or on the school website at https://bedlingtonstationprimaryschool.co.uk/school-policies

An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates, prior to interview.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact the school office on 01670 336887 or by email at [e-mail]

School Name: Bedlington Station Primary School

Full address: School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland,

Postcode: NE22 7JQ

Tel: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Website address: www.bedlingtonstationprimaryschool.co.uk