Cleaning Assistant

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to help provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will work as part of a supportive team on a campus-wide cleaning roster, performing duties to maintain high standards and contribute to the wellbeing of the College community. Training on equipment will be provided, and there is emphasis on reliability, teamwork and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
• Willingness to be flexible and support the College in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning floors and carpets.
• Dusting and cleaning surfaces.
• Clean washrooms, toilets and sinks.
• Wash and store crockery as required.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Empty waste and recycling bins.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely after training.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Thank you for yourinterest in joining our College as a Cleaning Assistant.

Our Cleaning Teamplays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment forour students, staff and visitors. Every day, the work of our cleaningcolleagues helps ensure that the College remains a place where people canlearn, work and thrive.

We are looking forreliable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy beingpart of a supportive team. Whether you already have cleaning experience or arelooking to develop new skills, we would love to hear from you.

About the CleaningTeam

Our Cleaning Teamis made up of 15 dedicated colleagues who work across morning and afternoonshifts to maintain the high standards of cleanliness that our College communityexpects.

Working closelywith the Cleaning Supervisor and Estates Team, you'll be part of a friendlyteam where collaboration, mutual support and a strong work ethic are highlyvalued. We recognise that every member of staff contributes to the College'ssuccess, and our cleaning colleagues are a valued and respected part of thatachievement.

About the Role

As a CleaningAssistant, you will help provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment foreveryone who studies, works and visits the College.

Working as part ofa supportive team, you will carry out a range of cleaning duties across thecampus to ensure our facilities remain well-presented and maintained to a highstandard.

Your contributionwill directly support the learning experience of our students and the wellbeingof the wider College community.

Training will be providedin the use of specialist cleaning equipment where necessary.

KeyResponsibilities

Areas will beallocated by the Cleaning Supervisor or Estates Team according to Collegepriorities.

Your duties mayinclude:

• Vacuum cleaning floors andcarpets
• Dusting and cleaning surfaces
• Cleaning washrooms, toilets andsinks
• Washing and storing crockerywhere required
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Emptying waste and recyclingbins
• Operating cleaning equipment andmachinery following appropriate training
• Reporting any maintenanceissues, hazards or concerns identified during your work
• Supporting colleagues tomaintain high standards across the College
• Undertaking other dutiesappropriate to the role as reasonably required

Health and Safety

The College iscommitted to providing a safe working environment for all staff, students andvisitors.

You will beexpected to:

• Follow all health and safetyprocedures and guidance
• Use cleaning equipment safelyand responsibly
• Report accidents, incidents,defects or hazards promptly
• Take a proactive approach tomaintaining a safe environment for yourself and others

Working Together

We are looking forsomeone who:

• Takes pride in their work
• Is dependable and punctual
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Can work independently whenrequired
• Is willing to be flexible andsupport colleagues when needed
• Understands the importance ofdelivering consistently high standards

Safeguarding,Equality and Wellbeing

The College iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expectsall staff to share this commitment.

All staff arerequired to:

• Understand and follow theCollege's safeguarding procedures
• Report any concerns regardingthe welfare of students without delay
• Attend safeguarding trainingrelevant to their role

The post holdermust also work in accordance with the College's:

• Equality, Diversity andInclusion Policy
• Health and Safety requirements
• Vision, values and behaviouralexpectations

PersonSpecification

Essential

We wouldparticularly welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Excellent reliability,attendance and timekeeping
• A positive and professionalattitude
• Good interpersonal and teamworkskills
• The ability to work with minimalsupervision
• Flexibility and willingness tosupport the needs of the College
• A commitment to maintaining highstandards

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience ina commercial, educational or similar environment
• Experience using cleaningequipment or machinery (training will be provided)

For furtherinformation, please contact:

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Closing date:Midday, Monday 12th October 2026