School Cleaner (Casual Relief)

Bidvane; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided from day one

Access to ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is seeking reliable casual relief cleaners to cover staff absences and busy periods on an as-and-when-needed basis. The role involves daily cleaning of classrooms, offices and washrooms, with occasional deep cleans during school holidays.

Shifts are zero-hours with no set pattern, making it ideal for people seeking flexible, occasional work. Enhanced DBS and regulated-activity checks apply; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with pride in good work.
• Comfortable with physical work including lifting and carrying.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Follows instructions.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, offices and washrooms clean, fresh and tidy.
• Carry out everyday cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins.
• Sanitise washrooms and keep soap and paper towels stocked.
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely under health and safety and COSHH guidance.
• Carry out occasional deep cleans during school holiday periods.
• Help lock and unlock the site and keep the premises secure.

Skills

Reliable and hardworking

Physical work capable

Team and independent worker

Instruction following

Job description

This is a casual relief cleaning post at Joseph Norton Academy, covering staff absences, holidays and busy periods on an as-and-when-needed basis. The work is daily cleaning of classrooms, offices and washrooms, with occasional deep cleans in school holidays and help securing the site. Shifts are not guaranteed, as the role is zero-hours with no set pattern, so it suits people wanting occasional work. Enhanced DBS and regulated-activity checks apply, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Keep classrooms, offices and washrooms clean, fresh and tidy
• Carry out everyday cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins
• Sanitise washrooms and keep soap and paper towels stocked
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely under health and safety and COSHH guidance
• Carry out occasional deep cleans during school holiday periods
• Help lock and unlock the site and keep the premises secure

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Reliable and hardworking, with pride in good work
• Comfortable with physical work including lifting and carrying
• Works well in a team and independently
• Follows instructions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Not barred from regulated activity with children
• Overseas criminal records check if lived or worked overseas in the last five years
• References and online search for shortlisted candidates
• Prohibition from teaching and childcare disqualification checks
• Section 128 check if relevant to the role

Other

• Commitment to a safe environment for pupils and staff
• Available for as-and-when relief shifts

What’s offered

• Full training provided from day one
• Access to ongoing training
• Supportive team environment