School Cleaner

Oasis Community Learning; Oldham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Limeside in Oldham invites applications for a Cleaning Operative to help keep our academy spotless and welcoming. You will work with a small team to maintain classrooms, toilets, and communal areas to a high standard, starting early mornings or late afternoons.

This permanent role offers a structured schedule and job stability, with Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Experience is valued but not essential; we value reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for lifting and standing tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, and offices to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to cleaning requests and perform emergency cleaning.
• Follow health and safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holidays.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and store materials securely.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Organised

Clear communication

Job description

EmployerOasis Academy LimesideLocationOldham, Greater ManchesterContract TypePermanentHoursPart TimeSalarySCP3 (+ Local Government Pension Scheme)Posted20th October 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires1st December 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1580503Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1580503At Oasis Academy Limeside, we know that a clean and safe environment is essential for learning and wellbeing. We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team and help us keep our Academy spotless, welcoming, and ready for success every day.Hours per week - 102 hours per day either6-8am or 1530 - 1730Your ResponsibilitiesClean classrooms, corridors, toilets, changing rooms, offices, and communal areas to a high standard.Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.Follow health and safety regulations and infection control procedures.Operate cleaning equipment safely and store materials securely.Assist with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Good organisational and communication skills.Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.Desirable:Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Limeside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.