Cleaning Operative

Oasis Community Learning; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is seeking a dependable Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards across the Academy and its facilities.

The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of the team, with attention to health and safety, safeguarding, and efficient use of cleaning equipment. Prior experience in a school setting is a plus, and flexibility for deep cleaning during holidays is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and shared spaces to an excellent standard.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Use cleaning equipment responsibly and store materials securely.
• Support the wider team with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for all. We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team and help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and shared spaces to an excellent standard.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Use cleaning equipment responsibly and store materials securely.
• Support the wider team with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

Please note:

Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable for an introduction fee

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.