School Cleaning Operative – Part-Time, Safe Classrooms

School 21; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is seeking a dependable Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards across the academy. You will clean classrooms, offices, toilets and shared spaces, respond to urgent cleaning requests, and assist with deep cleaning during holidays.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team, good organisational and communication skills, and physical fitness for lifting and standing. Prior school cleaning experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and shared spaces to an excellent standard.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Use cleaning equipment responsibly and store materials securely.
• Support the wider team with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is seeking a dependable Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards across the academy. You will clean classrooms, offices, toilets and shared spaces, respond to urgent cleaning requests, and assist with deep cleaning during holidays.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team, good organisational and communication skills, and physical fitness for lifting and standing. Prior school cleaning experience is desirable.