School Cleaner & Keyholder - Safe, Sparkling Campus

Dene Academy; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Dene Academy is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain a high-class, state-of-the-art academy. You will be responsible for day-to-day cleaning, secure handling of the site, and supporting a safe environment for staff and students.

The role involves cleaning duties across all areas, reporting faults, and covering other sections when required. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and places importance on a diverse workforce with clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be able to converse in accurate spoken English when engaging with staff, students and visitors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Dene Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Responsibilities

• Lock/unlock school buildings as a designated keyholder and secure the site after cleaning.
• Assist in providing a clean, safe environment for staff and students.
• Empty waste bins and remove refuse to designated disposal points per health and safety rules.
• Clean furniture, fittings, ledges, pipework and radiators to high standards of cleanliness.
• Clean sanitary fixtures, lavatories, washrooms and showers and report faults.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas and handle equipment safely.
• Sweep, mop and polish all floor areas as required.
• Use wet floor signs and floor scrubbing machines following safety procedures.
• Assist with school cleaning during closures as per the cleaning programme.
• Check windows and doors are secure after cleaning.
• Provide cover in other sections/areas when necessary.

Job description

Dene Academy is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain a high-class, state-of-the-art academy. You will be responsible for day-to-day cleaning, secure handling of the site, and supporting a safe environment for staff and students.

The role involves cleaning duties across all areas, reporting faults, and covering other sections when required. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and places importance on a diverse workforce with clear English communication.