School Cleaner

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

CPD opportunities

Flexible policies

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee discounts

EAP

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Doncaster is seeking a Cleaner for Outwood Academy Adwick. The role covers cleaning classrooms, corridors and toilets to high standards, with 16 hours per week Monday to Friday. A DBS check is required and the team supports professional development.

The package includes access to Local Government Pension Scheme, CPD opportunities, flexible policies, 25 days holiday, bank holidays, and on-site parking. Training and progression are encouraged within OGAT.

Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Willingness to obtain and enhance qualifications and training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, stairs, and toilets.
• Remove chewing gum and tidy all areas.
• Carry out seasonal deep cleaning and respond to urgent cleaning requests.
• Ensure health and safety guidance is followed.

Job description

Role: Cleaner
Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £11.075
Working Pattern: 16 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday - Full Time

Are you meticulous and reliable, committed to ensuring a pristine and welcoming environment for education? Join us as a Cleaner, playing a vital role in maintaining the interior of the academy to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This position is essential for the daily operation of the school, requiring prompt attention to detail and efficiency in managing all aspects of internal cleaning.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Outwood Academy Adwick, seeks applications from flexible candidates with the ability to manage their time effectively to maintain the high standards of cleanliness required in our Academy.

We are looking for candidates with a desire to help us maintain the standards of our academy, ensuring that the health & safety standards are maintained and to ensure a clean and inviting environment for our staff, students and visitors.

We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

16 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Full time

The Cleaner is responsible for ensuring the academy interior is consistently clean and tidy. Duties involve comprehensive cleaning tasks, including hovering corridors, classrooms, and stairs at appropriate times, and the removal of chewing gum.

You will execute full cleaning of toilets and inspect and tidy student toilets after break and lunch (where relevant). The role includes the regular upkeep of all corridors, walls, and skirting boards, along with cleaning internal glazing and window ledges. Additional responsibilities involve carrying out extra cleaning of rooms during holiday periods and responding promptly and clearly to emergency cleaning calls from academy staff.

Essential requirements include a willingness and ability to obtain and enhance qualifications and training in the post. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, possess an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures, and relate to students in a pleasant manner. While not essential, experience working in a cleaning environment is desirable.

Knowledge of cleaning equipment, COSHH, basic hygiene, and previous experience in a school environment are all desirable assets for this role. A satisfactory DBS check is required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.