School Cleaner

North Lakes Children's Services; Brampton; On-site; GBP 5,700 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services is seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to join the team in Brampton, Cumbria. This part-time, term-time role offers 20 hours per week (3pm–7pm, Mon–Fri) with optional 10 hours (3pm–5pm) per week by arrangement. It is fixed-term and aligns with term-time.

You will clean floors, bathrooms and communal areas with high standards. Applicants should have prior cleaning experience in large buildings; DBS checks are required and cost covered by Kirby Moor School.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cleaning experience in a large building (school/college/university preferred).
• Able to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Flexible approach to carry out all reasonable cleaning tasks.
• Prepared to undergo health & safety training and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach

Able to lift heavy equipment

DSB check training

Job description

Contract type: Part-Time, Term Time Only

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
• 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.