School Cleaner

The Supply Register Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is seeking a reliable School Cleaner to work at a Plymouth school, starting as soon as possible. You will help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Hours: 12.5 per week (3:30pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday). Start ASAP. The role involves following health and safety guidelines and safeguarding requirements to ensure readiness for the next school day.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• An understanding of safeguarding and maintaining a safe school environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Cleaning surfaces and frequently touched areas.
• Following health and safety procedures and cleaning guidelines.
• Ensuring the school environment is clean and ready for the next school day.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Safeguarding understanding

Independent working

Job description

School Cleaner – Plymouth

Location: Plymouth

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–6:00pm

Hours per week: 12.5 hours

Start date: ASAP

Contract: To be confirmed

The Supply Register is currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking School Cleaner to work at a school in Plymouth, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Cleaning surfaces and frequently touched areas.
• Following health and safety procedures and cleaning guidelines.
• Ensuring the school environment is clean and ready for the next school day.

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe environment in a school.

Mandatory Vetting Requirements

As this is a school-based role, all candidates must successfully complete the relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred; otherwise, candidates must be willing to obtain a new DBS check.
• References: A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months. Three references are required if the candidate has not previously worked with children.
• Employment history: A complete employment history, with any gaps explained and supported by a professional character reference where required.
• Right to work: Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Proof of address: Two proofs of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or council tax documentation dated within the last 12 months.
• National Insurance: Proof of National Insurance number.
• Name changes: Supporting evidence of any previous name changes.
• Overseas police check: Required where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.
• Mandatory training: Completion of the online training courses provided by The Supply Register.

All required checks must be completed satisfactorily before the candidate can commence work.