Cleaner

Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary
We seek to appoint a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic School Cleaner to join the Cleaning Team at Castle Hill Primary School. You will ensure that designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard while adhering to health and safety procedures.

We are looking for a reliable cleaner who understands the needs of a busy school and takes pride in their work, ensuring that all areas of the school are kept clean, hygienic, and safe to create a suitable environment for staff and pupils. We would like this staff member to have good cleaning experience (but not compulsory), an excellent attitude to being part of the school, and to be keen to ensure high standards in the cleanliness of the school environment. 

This post will be for 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday, term time only. There will also be an opportunity to carry out up to six deep cleans during the school holidays, for which additional payment will be made. Please note that annual leave must be taken during the school holidays (not during term time).

Role profile 02134 Grade A - Annual FTE Salary £23,473 - £23,657 per annum pro-rata. Actual salary £8,119 - £8,180

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Wiping down surfaces
• Vacuuming carpeted areas
• Dusting surfaces
• Sweeping hard surfaces
• Emptying bins
• Cleaning toilets, wash basins and sinks, including any wet areas
• Mopping floor areas
• Cleaning non-slip floors

Personal Specification:

• Be able to work effectively as part of a successful team and show initiative
• Take pride in their work to maintain a safe learning and work environment
• Have a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition
• Be able to have a flexible approach to work as a split-site primary. You may be required to work at both school sites and in different work areas.

An awareness of the health and safety policy and practice as it applies to the Role, including COSHH regulations, would be beneficial. Please note that all annual leave must be taken during school holiday periods.

Our expectations are high, but in return, we can offer you:

• a friendly and supportive team environment
• full staff induction and training

Application packs are available on the school website https://www.castlehillprimary.net/job-vacancies

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This ensures that we can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and interview arrangements will be confirmed with candidates on an individual basis. 

Applications should be on the Hampshire County Council application form, and individual CVs will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the school website.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.