Part Time School Cleaner

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a part-time School Cleaner to join a primary school in the Kingstanding area. The role is 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, starting in September. The successful candidate will maintain clean, hygienic areas and support a safe environment for staff and pupils.

Experience in school or public sector cleaning is preferred. Applicants should be reliable, punctual and able to work independently, with a good understanding of health and safety

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in school, commercial, or public sector settings.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Good understanding of health and safety and safe use of cleaning products.
• Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas.
• Vacuum, mop and dust designated areas.
• Clean toilets and replenish hygiene supplies.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
• Report maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Work independently to complete daily cleaning schedules.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the school.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reliability

Health and safety awareness

Independent work

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a School Cleaner to start from September at a Primary School in the Kingstanding area. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking School Cleaner to join the site team on a part-time basis. This role is for 10 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, and is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous cleaning experience who takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment for staff and pupils. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard, maintaining hygiene throughout the premises and supporting the school in providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas
• Vacuuming, mopping and dusting designated areas
• Cleaning toilets and replenishing hygiene supplies
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Ensuring all cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns
• Working independently to complete daily cleaning schedules
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous cleaning experience, ideally within a school, commercial or public sector setting
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Take pride in maintaining high cleaning standards
• Have a good understanding of health and safety and the safe use of cleaning products
• Be able to manage their workload effectively and work with minimal supervision

What to Expect from Applicants

We are looking for applicants with previous cleaning experience. Experience working within a school environment is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be dependable, hardworking and committed to maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment for pupils and staff.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers. We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and proudly work alongside a number of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following

• School cleaning
• Commercial cleaning
• Office cleaning
• Cleaning within healthcare or public sector environments
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm from September

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.