School Cleaner

Polaris Community; Brampton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirby Moor School is seeking an experienced Cleaner to join our team in Brampton, Cumbria. The role is part-time, term-time only, with 20 hours per week split across two shifts, and additional options to cover 10 hours per week in a job-share arrangement.

The successful candidate will perform cleaning tasks across classrooms and communal areas, maintain high standards of hygiene, and be willing to undergo DBS checks as part of safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning a large commercial building, preferably a school, college or university.
• Able to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Flexible approach to the work and prepared to carry out all reasonable cleaning tasks.
• Able to use a wide range of cleaning equipment and products appropriately.
• A confident, clear communicator.
• Prepared to undergo training in health & safety, confidentiality and safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning and mopping floors
• Emptying and cleaning bins
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom spaces
• Replenishing bathroom supplies
• Dusting, polishing and straightening furniture and cupboard tops
• Tidying communal areas ensuring hazards are removed
• Wiping down paintwork including skirting boards and window ledges

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach

Confident communicator

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Cleaner Contract type: Part-Time, Term Time Only Salary: £19,790.40 FTE 20 hours per week - £11,308.90 3pm - 7pm Monday - Friday 10 hours per week - £5,654.40 3pm-5pm Monday - Friday Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time Only Location: Brampton, Cumbria Hours: (20 hours per week) About our School North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We are currently seeking an experienced Cleaner to join our friendly local team. If you are someone with excellent attention to detail, high standards, and a desire to do your job to the best of your ability every day then a School Cleaner role may be the perfect job for you. We would also consider candidates looking to do a job share role - 10 hours per week, per person.

Role responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning and mopping floors
• Emptying and cleaning bins
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom spaces
• Replenishing bathroom supplies
• Dusting, polishing and straightening furniture and cupboard tops
• Tidying communal areas ensuring hazards are removed
• Wiping down paintwork including skirting boards and window ledges

About You

• Previous professional experience of cleaning a large commercial building, preferably a school, college or university
• Able to lift and move heavy equipment
• Have a flexible approach to the work and prepared to carry out all reasonable cleaning tasks
• Able to use a wide range of cleaning equipment and products appropriately
• A confident, clear communicator
• Prepared to undergo training in health & safety, confidentiality and safeguarding practice
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be met by Kirby Moor School.

Kirby Moor School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Kirby Moor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.