School Cleaner (Casual Relief)

Springwell Special Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking relief cleaners to join a supportive team at Springwell Special Academy in Barnsley. The role is casual with zero-hours, offering flexible shifts to cover staff absences and busy periods.

Full training is provided on day one, no formal qualifications required, and we prioritise reliability, teamwork and a safe learning environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on day one.
• Reliability and teamwork are valued for a safe school environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving materials.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and vacuum classrooms, offices and washrooms.
• Sanitise washrooms and keep supplies stocked.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with occasional deep cleans during school holidays.
• Lock/unlock premises and help keep site secure.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Hardworking

Job description

Join our supportive cleaning team and help us keep our learning environment clean, safe and welcoming for young people!

Why Apply?

• No Experience Needed: Full training is provided from day one.

• No Qualifications Required: We value reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic above paper qualifications.

• Great Benefits & Support: Access ongoing training, work within a supportive team and directly contribute to your local community.

• Contract Details: This is a casual, zero-hours contract. As a relief cleaner, you will be called upon to work on an "as-and-when-needed" basis to cover staff absences, holidays, or extra busy periods. This is a highly flexible role perfect for someone looking for occasional work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working as part of a friendly team, you will keep classrooms, offices and washrooms fresh and tidy.

• Carrying out everyday cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins.

• Sanitising washrooms and keeping hygiene supplies (soap, paper towels) fully stocked.

• Using cleaning equipment and products safely (we will teach you all the Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines).

• Carrying out occasional deep cleans during school holiday periods.

• Helping lock or unlock the site and keeping the school premises secure.

What We Are Looking For:

• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done.

• Someone comfortable doing physical work (lifting, carrying and active movement).

• A great team player who can also work well independently and follow instructions.

• Someone committed to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff.

• Someone who requires flexible hours and is happy to be called upon for relief shift work as and when required.

As we are looking for a number of people we will interview shortlisted candidates continually and as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged!

Interviews will be virtual.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.