Cleaner
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 February 2026
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 December 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
- FTE 24413.00
Cleaner job summary
School Cleaner
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is seeking a reliable and conscientious School Cleaner to join our friendly team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
Hours & Contract
- 12 hours per week
- Term time plus two additional weeks (to support planned cleaning during academy closures)
Job Purpose
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the Academy on a daily basis, contributing to a safe and pleasant learning environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out cleaning duties as required, including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Use the correct equipment for each specific cleaning task, including electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Follow all instructions and COSHH regulations when using cleaning materials.
- Empty litter bins in classrooms and offices.
- Replenish janitorial supplies in toilets.
- Adhere to Health & Safety procedures designed to protect yourself, colleagues, pupils, and visitors.
- Report any damage to buildings or equipment, or anything that may pose a risk to pupils or staff, to the Site Manager/Caretaker or school office.
- Ensure windows and doors are closed and the building is secure when cleaning is completed.
- Carry out planned cleaning programmes during Academy closure periods.
- Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the tasks involved.
- Take responsibility for the care and correct use of all cleaning equipment and materials provided.
What We’re Looking For
- A dependable and hardworking individual with good attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Awareness of health and safety practices (training can be provided)
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 350 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rainbow Forge Primary Academy website
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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