Read more

Teaching Vacancies; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Staff wellbeing package

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Birchensale Middle School is seeking a reliable Cleaning Assistant to join the friendly cleaning team in Redditch, United Kingdom. The role covers a wide range of cleaning duties to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Hours are 20 per week during term time with early start times. The position is permanent and includes annual banked hours. Training and ongoing CPD are available, with a supportive leadership team and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and the ability to follow instructions.
• Prior experience as a cleaning operative is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively.
• Willing to undertake training if required.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas of the school as allocated by the caretaker.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Report any defects or hazards immediately.
• Support deep-cleaning tasks during school holidays (e.g., high-level dusting, wall washing, moving furniture, floor stripping and sealing).
• Operate machinery such as vacuum cleaners and polishers.
• Carry out routine cleaning tasks including vacuuming floors, wiping surfaces, emptying waste and recycling bins.

Skills

Clear communication

Follow instructions

Time management

Prioritise work

Willing to train

Previous cleaning operative

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Previous experience as a cleaning operative would be helpful but is not essential
• Ability to prioritise work
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willing to undertake training if required

What the school offers its staff

• Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, discounted local gym membership, and more

Further details about the role

Cleaning Assistant

Salary: SC1, Point 3 (£12.85 per hour)

Hours: 20 hours per week (6.30am - 7.30am & 3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Contract: Permanent, term time only + annual banked hours

We are seeking a reliable and committed Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly cleaning team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors across the school.

About the role

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, offices, corridors, staircases, toilets, cloakrooms, halls and other areas. You will work within our Health and Safety guidelines and be supported by the Site Manager and Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning designated areas of the school as allocated by the caretaker
• Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately
• Reporting any defects or hazards immediately
• Supporting deep-cleaning tasks during school holiday periods (e.g. high-level dusting, wall washing, moving furniture, floor stripping and sealing
• Operating machinery such as vacuum cleaners and polishers
• Carrying out routine cleaning tasks including:
  • Vacuuming hard and soft floors
  • Wiping furniture, ledges, paintwork and doors
  • Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins
• Interview date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust