Cleaning Operative

School 21; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is seeking a dependable Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards across the academy. You will clean classrooms, offices, toilets and shared spaces, respond to urgent cleaning requests, and assist with deep cleaning during holidays.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team, good organisational and communication skills, and physical fitness for lifting and standing. Prior school cleaning experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

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

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

* Cleaning OperativeNEWFast Apply# Cleaning OperativeEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: SP 1-3Posted: 13th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 24th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579336Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1579336* Share :Oasis Academy Fir Vale is a vibrantand inclusive school dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inspiringenvironment for all. We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team and help maintain high standards of cleanlinessacross the Academy.**Key Responsibilities*** Cleanclassrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and shared spaces to an excellentstandard.* Respondpromptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning whenrequired.* Followhealth and safety procedures and infection control guidelines.* Usecleaning equipment responsibly and store materials securely.* Supportthe wider team with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.**What We're Looking For****Essential:*** Abilityto work independently and as part of a team.* Goodorganisational and communication skills.* Physicallyfit for tasks involving lifting and standing.* Commitmentto safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.**Desirable:*** Previouscleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.* Knowledgeof Health & Safety practices.***Please note:*** *OasisCommunity Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductionsfrom recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our PreferredSupplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will notbe 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.### Oasis Academy Fir ValePart of### Oasis Community Learning