Orchard Park Primary School are looking to recruit a flexible, hardworking, and highly motivated cleaner to undertake cleaning duties within the school. The cleaner will be committed to providing a clean and safe environment for the children.

As a cleaner you will work collaboratively with the premises team, under the supervision of the site manager, to deliver high quality cleaning services which forms an essential part of the school environment. You will be driven to maintain high standards which will help to enhance the children’s learning experience.

The job is a full time position for 41.1 weeks a year (term time plus holiday time - flexible arrangements are available in holiday time). 

Term time hours are daily 3:00 - 6:00 Mon-Fri

Main areas of responsibility:

Cleaning of designated areas (classrooms, offices, receptions areas, dining room, school hall, toilets etc.) to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition including:

• Vacuuming and cleaning floors using appropriate cleaning solutions including the use of powered equipment
• Dusting and polishing furniture and other surfaces
• Cleaning walls and other paintwork, tiling and mirrors
• Emptying and cleaning waste bins
• Cleaning toilets, sinks and basins

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Ability to carry out general cleaning duties.
• Is punctual and reliable.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.
• Be flexible to changing demands of the post.
• Take pride in a job well done.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of why Equal Opportunities are important in employment and service delivery.
• Ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and teams.
• Have an awareness of and display a commitment to the relevant legislation and guidance in working practices in relation to the safeguarding of children and young people.
• To undertake any training relevant to your role.
• Must be in good health.

We can offer:

·       An enthusiastic and dedicated team to work alongside

·       A school where everyone is valued

·       Pupils that are hardworking and well behaved

·       An outstanding learning environment

·       A school where 100% of staff report that they are proud to work

About the School

Orchard Park Community Primary School is a one form entry school, with a strong, dedicated team of staff who are committed to a supportive, collaborative approach.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school office.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Orchard Park reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Orchard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Please note that online checks will be made as part of our safer recruitment process.