School Cleaner - Ref: TV34125

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wednesbury is seeking a reliable School Cleaner to maintain a clean and safe environment for students. The part-time role requires flexibility and adaptability to work during shutdown periods. Suitable candidates should possess good individual and team skills. Experience in cleaning and safe chemical handling is desirable but training will be provided. This role offers a competitive wage and the opportunity to join a supportive team committed to safeguarding students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Safe use of chemicals is preferred.
• Ability to use cleaning machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the school.
• Maintain security at all times to safeguard the welfare of all persons.
• Be fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Team skills

Job description

OLD HALL SCHOOL

School Cleaner

Location: Old Hall School – The Nest, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, WS10 8SY

Accountable to: Site Manager and School Business Manager

Contract: Part time, 12.5 hours per week, Term-time only 3.00pm to 5.30pm Monday-Friday

Salary: £7,093.92 - £7,318.25 per annum. G2, SCP 2-4 £12.65 to £13.05 per hour

Overview

Old Hall School are looking to appoint a reliable, flexible and practical individual. The successful candidate will support our school in providing a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe and well‑maintained learning environment.

Responsibilities

General duties will include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the school and that security is maintained at all times to support and safeguard the welfare of all persons using the school premises. The successful candidate will need to be fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the job. Possess good individual and team skills and be ready to deal with a variety of situations and challenges. Our cleaning operative will need to be flexible at all times and will be required to work as and when the school requires a deeper clean during school shutdown periods.

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience of cleaning, safe use of chemicals and using cleaning machinery would be desirable but isn’t essential as full training will be given.

About the School

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities.

Application Information

Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 – 12 noon

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

Please return a completed application form and covering letter to [e-mail]

Additional Information

Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.