Cleaner

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 October 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £10023.49

Cleaner job summary

Cleaner

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Pay Scale: NJC 2–7

Reporting to: Caretaker / Site Manager

Join Our Team

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our team and help us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the Academy on a daily basis.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out a range of cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and vacuuming.

Using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Following COSHH guidance and relevant Health & Safety procedures.

Emptying litter bins and replenishing janitorial supplies.

Reporting any damage, hazards or concerns to the Site Manager, Caretaker or school office.

Ensuring windows and doors are securely closed when cleaning duties are complete.

Supporting planned cleaning programmes during Academy closure periods.

Taking responsibility for the care and safe use of cleaning equipment and materials.

Wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment for the duties undertaken.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has good verbal communication skills and sufficient literacy and numeracy to carry out the duties of the role.

Has experience using basic cleaning equipment.

Can organise and prioritise their own workload and work to deadlines.

Can follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Is able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and other professionals.

Has a positive attitude towards learning, development and training.

Understands the importance of Health & Safety and personal responsibility.

Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, participation and responsibility.

Previous experience of working in a school or similar environment would be desirable, although a willingness to undertake relevant training is essential.

Safeguarding

L.E.A.D is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and take individual responsibility for safeguarding.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The role also requires the ability to reach, bend and undertake some heavy lifting, together with a willingness and ability to work outside usual school hours.

Why Join Us?

At L.E.A.D, our vision is built around four core principles: Lead, Empower, Achieve and Drive. We expect all colleagues to demonstrate these principles in their everyday working practices and contribute positively to our school community.

If you are proud of your work, take responsibility for maintaining high standards and would enjoy contributing to a positive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rainbow Forge Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rainbow-forge-primary-academy

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school with approximately 360 children on role. We offer a nurturing, caring learning environment for children aged 2-11 years.

Our Nursery provision is divided into three separate rooms based on age and stage of development with each having its own specifically designed outdoor learning area. On leaving nursery children enter the reception class which also has its own specially designed outdoor learning area and dining room.

We offer a before and after school club for all children aged 2 -11 years in two separate spaces for the younger and older children.

We are fortunate to have extensive outside areas where children can safely learn and play. Other facilities include a gym, art studio, library equipped with computers, laptops and i-pads, a separate dining hall and an assembly hall with a stage equipped with a sound and lighting rig.

Creativity is an important part of life at Rainbow and we are proud to have been awarded the Silver Artsmark in recognition of our work.

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