School Cleaner (Casual Relief)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Louth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one training

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Community contribution

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Lacey Gardens Junior Academy is seeking casual relief cleaning cover to be called in as staff are absent or the site is busy. The work involves cleaning classrooms, offices and washrooms, restocking hygiene supplies, and assisting with site security.

No prior experience or qualifications are required as training is provided from day one. The post requires an enhanced DBS check and cannot be sponsored for a visa.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking
• Comfortable with physical work including lifting, carrying and active movement
• Works well in a team and independently, following instructions
• Committed to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff
• Able to work flexible hours and relief shifts as and when required

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices and washrooms on a daily basis
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and empty bins
• Sanitise washrooms and keep soap and paper towels stocked
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely, following Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines
• Carry out occasional deep cleans during school holidays
• Help lock or unlock the site and keep the premises secure

Skills

Reliable and hardworking

Physical work

Team player

Safety conscious

Flexible hours

Job description

Casual relief cleaning cover at Lacey Gardens Junior Academy, called in as and when staff are absent or the site is busy, on a zero-hours basis. The work is general cleaning of classrooms, offices and washrooms, restocking hygiene supplies, occasional holiday deep cleans and helping secure the site. No prior experience or qualifications are needed, as training is given from day one. The post requires an enhanced DBS check and cannot be sponsored for a visa.

What the job involves

• Clean classrooms, offices and washrooms on a daily basis
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and empty bins
• Sanitise washrooms and keep soap and paper towels stocked
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely, following Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines
• Carry out occasional deep cleans during school holidays
• Help lock or unlock the site and keep the premises secure

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Reliable and hardworking, takes pride in finished work
• Comfortable with physical work including lifting, carrying and active movement
• Works well in a team and independently, following instructions
• Committed to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff
• Able to work flexible hours and relief shifts as and when required

Checks & eligibility

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

What’s offered

• Full training provided from day one
• Ongoing training
• Supportive team
• Opportunity to contribute to the local community
• Flexible, as-needed work for occasional shifts