School Cleaner

West Heath Primary; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Job summary

West Heath Primary School is seeking two cleaners to join our site team, providing a clean, safe environment for pupils and staff. The role is 12.5 hours per week, 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time or all year round.

Training will be provided; prior school cleaning experience is desirable but not essential. The post is subject to DBS and safeguarding checks as part of our recruitment process. We offer a supportive team and a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cleaner in a school or education setting is desirable but not essential.
• Good attendance and reliability required.
• Ability to follow safeguarding and health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular and one-off cleaning tasks as directed by the Site Manager.
• Use PPE and safety signs correctly; report issues promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Punctual

Team player

Safety compliance

Tools

PPE familiarity

Job description

West Heath Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, the successful candidate will be subject to all necessary employment checks including:

Enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification, job qualifications, medical fitness, identity checks and right to work. We will also ask for two satisfactory references prior to interview and will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Cleaner

Grade A3 – 12.5 hours – 4.00pm-6.30pm

All Year Round/Term Time

We are looking to appoint two cleaners to join our dedicated site team, who work together to maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for our children, staff and visitors.Previous experience of working as a cleaner in a school or education setting would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided. The post is for 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working hours 4.00pm to 6.30pmterm time only, or all year round.

Duties will include:

• Carrying out regular and one-off cleaning tasks as directed by the Site Manager or Supervisor
• Working safely using correct warning signs, products and PPE
• Reporting health and safety issues to the Site Manager or Supervisor

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual, with goodattendance
• A hard-working team player
• Able to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties
• Able to carry out mandatory online Safeguarding and Health & Safety training

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An incredibly warm, friendly, supportive team and working environment,

We will consider applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. As such, this vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is appointed or sufficient applications are received.

The role is subject to formal evaluation under Birmingham City Council Equal Pay Programme Evaluation Process.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September

Start Date: ASAP

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to safeguarding checks, Enhanced DBS, Right to work, Medical Clearance and an Online Search, as part of our diligence checks on all of our shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.