Morning Cleaner at Ivel Valley School & College

2 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/IVS/29046

Location

Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.85 - £12.85 Hourly
Pay award pending

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 15th Jun, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

About this Role

We are looking for additional cleaners to join our friendly cleaning team and work the morning shift between 6-8am or 6:30-8:30am (2 hours a day). You will be paid 50 weeks a year with 24 days holiday plus October half term and February half term off unpaid.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To carry out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Site Agent/Caretaker or Assistant - this includes classrooms, offices, toilets, changing rooms, hall.
To always comply with all health and safety policies and procedures and consciously promote high health and safety standards to others. This includes COSHH, infection control, reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls, working at height, manual handling, lone working.
To report to the Site Agent/Caretaker or his/her authorised deputy, matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of
To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform Site Agent/Caretaker when stocks are low.
To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Site Agent/Caretaker.
To ensure that cleaners’ storage lockers and cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Site Agent/Caretaker or authorised deputy. All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during the school summer holiday period.
To work to School guidelines at all times particularly in relation to health and safety policy.
To attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school and/or the Council.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Person specification

Attributes	Essential	Preferred
Education/qualifications	Basic standard of literacy to read instructions (as demonstrated by the completion of the application form)
Experience		Previous experience in a similar post
Skills/knowledge/aptitude	Ability to work as member of a team Ability to work under pressure at times Ability to use IT or other devices to access and read emails, policies and complete e-learning.	Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations including COSHH
Motivation	Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Willingness to work additional hours when needed Willingness to be flexible Willingness to undertake training if required Trustworthy and reliable
Physical	Ability to undertake all physical aspects of the post (exposure to cleaning substances, carrying full bin bags, moving classroom furniture, standing on kick-steps to reach higher areas etc.) Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc.)
Other	To be able to get to and work at either of Ivel Valley sites

Ivel Valley School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers and medical clearance.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Contact Details

  Hannah Doran
  01767 512068
  hr@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk

Ivel Valley School & College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Tell us how you meet the EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples
Tell us how you meet the EXPERIENCE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
Tell us how you meet the SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
Tell us how you meet the PHYSICAL criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples to show how you can meet the requirements of the role.