We are seeking a reliable and proactive Casual Site Welfare and Cleaning Officer to support the smooth operation of the school estate. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a varied hands-on role involving cleaning duties, minor maintenance and repairs, portering support, event set-up, and assisting with health and safety compliance across the school site.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Site Maintenance

• Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.

• Clean toilets, staff areas, and communal spaces.

• Refill cleaning and hygiene consumables as required.

• Remove graffiti and carry out litter-picking duties.

• Ensure external pathways and hard surface areas are kept clean, safe, and weed-free.

• Grit and salt pathways during adverse winter weather conditions.

Repairs & Improvements

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance, including:

• basic plumbing repairs

• changing light bulbs

• unblocking drains

• Carry out minor decoration work as agreed with the Site and Facilities Manager.

• Support minor improvement projects such as installing shelves, notice boards, and bookcases.

Event & Portering Support

• Organise equipment and supplies for school activities and events.

• Set up and clear down school events as required.

• Provide portering duties, including furniture moving and internal mail distribution.

• Take contractors around the school and ensure that they have signed in correctly in reception.

Health & Safety

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the school.

• Conduct classroom and site cleanliness audits.

• Assist with risk assessments and compliance checks.

• Promote and maintain health and safety standards for staff, students, and visitors.

• Respond promptly to maintenance tickets and follow all school policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and hygiene procedures.

• Previous cleaning experience within a school or professional environment.

• Professional, customer-focused approach.

Desirable

• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

• Experience in basic maintenance or caretaking duties.

• Full clean driving licence.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be dependable, practical, and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. You will take pride in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment and be willing to support a wide range of operational tasks across the school site.

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. 

How to Apply 

Complete the application form on My New Term. For further inquiries, please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.