Lead Cleaner

Lift Schools; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sheffield seeks a reliable Lead Cleaner to oversee daily cleaning tasks, particularly when the cleaning supervisor is absent. The role entails working Monday to Friday from 2:15pm to 6:15pm. Applicants should be motivated and have experience in cleaning large premises, although training will be provided for COSHH requirements. This is a part-time, permanent position, ideal for those looking to contribute to an inclusive school environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning large premises preferred.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements desirable, training provided.
• Ability to work in a team and lead in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all cleaning tasks in the school are completed daily.
• Work under the direction of the cleaning supervisor when available.
• Lead the cleaning team in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Highly motivated

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Experience in cleaning large premises

Ability to work independently and lead a team

Job description

Salary

NJC 3-4 £13,403 - £13,613 (Actual salary) + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours

20 per week (52 weeks per year)

Contract

Part time, permanent

Closing date

10th Dec

Interview date

16th Dec

Start date

January 2026

We're hiring a school Lead Cleaner!

We're looking for a friendly and reliable lead cleaner to join our team at Lift Firth Park. As a lead cleaner you will be responsible for ensuring all cleaning tasks in the school are complete daily, during times when the cleaning supervisor is not available. The hours for this role are: 2:15pm - 6:15pm per day (Monday to Friday)

You're someone who'll be able to:

• You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Although you will at times work under the direction of the cleaning supervisor, you should be able to work both in a team and independently, and be able to lead the team in absence of the cleaning supervisor.
• Experienced in cleaning large premises and familiarity with COSHH requirements is desirable, although training will be given.

About our school.

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact-in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact Nichola Butler - School Operations Manager -

Contact: Nichola Butler, School Operations Manager

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.