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  • Start date details

    asap

  • Closing date

    23 May 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    12 May 2025

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

£23,663.00 - £23,819.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate starting salary of £9,049.35

Cleaner with Key Holder Responsibilities (DAN04BC) job summary

Cleaner with Key Holder Responsibilities

Enderby Danemill Primary School

Salary: Grade 3 Pay Point 3-4 (£23,663 - £23,819 per annum, approximate starting salary of £9,049.35 )

Hours: 15 hours per week, 43 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 15:00 - 18:00

About the Role

Enderby Danemill Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated cleaner to ensure the hygiene, health and safety conduct of pupils and staff in the school, including safeguarding.

Why Choose Enderby Danemill Primary School?

At Danemill we believe that a happy child is a child who will enjoy learning in a positive, inclusive and fun environment. Our aim is to ensure that each and every child fulfils their potential and is ready for the next stage in their education. Our key learning values are woven throughout our curriculum, curiosity, communication, reflection, resilience, motivation, creativity, collaboration and bravery.

Our Achievements to date

  • Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in April 2024

  • 360 Online Safety Award

  • Eco-Schools Merit

  • Primary Schools Quality Mark

  • Accredited Route to Resilience School

  • School Games Gold Award

  • Microsoft Showcase School

  • Wellbeing Award for Schools 2023 - 2026

“Pupils behave well and follow the ‘Danemill Way’. Pupils are proud to receive praise for being ready, respectful and resilient.” - OFSED

Key Responsibilities

  • To carry out cleaning duties as required, including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners.
  • Use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH Regulations. (Chemicals should NEVER be mixed with other chemicals).
  • To be aware of their responsibilities for the Health & Safety of themselves and others and comply with Health and Safety legislation, School Policy and good health and safety working practices in relation to the use of the school premises and grounds and own duties and responsibilities.
  • Use electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishers, etc when necessary and after appropriate training.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques
  • Ability to follow and understand instruction and relevant procedures.
  • An empathy with and understanding of children.
  • Capable of working on own initiative.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
  • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
  • Highly committed and motivated Team.
  • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
  • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

  • Flexible working options.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Defined benefit pension scheme.
  • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
  • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
  • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
  • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
  • Free childcare.

Additional Perks

  • Free parking.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Gym discounts.
  • Eyecare vouchers.
  • Dental support.
  • Retail discounts.
  • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

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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 are not accepted.

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About Enderby Danemill Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
358 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

About Us

At Danemill we believe that a happy child is a child who will enjoy learning in a positive and inclusive environment with excellent support and above all, fun.

Our goal is to provide the children with an education to develop their full potential, so that each will have a full and satisfying life and may, with happiness and a sense of self-worth, contribute to society.

We aim to create a happy, creative, co-operative and imaginative environment for our children.

Our children and their development embody our school motto – “Only my best is good enough”. We promise to provide an environment and the support that allows this belief to flourish.

We provide a wide and varied range of extracurricular activities in addition to the National Curriculum that cater for all year groups. The children are actively encouraged to participate in these activities to enhance both their learning and social skills.

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