Cleaner

William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NR

32 days remaining to apply

Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
23 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 July 2025

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £12.26 Hourly

Cleaner job summary

Normal cleaning hours: 11 per week Monday – Friday 15:15 – 17:30 (17:15 finish Friday). Term time only with the possibility of additional hours where required during the holidays.

Reporting to the Caretaker under the direction of the School Business Manager. To carry out cleaning and key holder duties, contributing to the provision of a clean, safe, secure and hygienic environment for the establishment/work area concerned. Working individually and as part of a small team to ensure the programme of work is completed to a high standard.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking general cleaning duties in line with agreed standards and schedule for the establishment, including a range of different tasks across the premises

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of commercial cleaning and all other equipment in line with training instructions and expected standards

Responsible for the safe and effective use of prescribed chemical agents and use of relevant PPE as advised

Responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety procedures and policies are understood and adhered to. Reporting any discrepancies or concerns immediately for resolution.

Taking annual leave only in school holidays

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities of this role. The post-holder may be required to carry out other duties and related tasks.

Additional expectations

Equality and Diversity

- Act in accordance with the Schools policies on equal opportunities for all

Health and Safety

- Ensure own compliance with the Schools Health & Safety policies and procedures and that of any resources you have responsibility for.

Risk Management

- Contribute to risk awareness through carrying out of duties and raise issues where appropriate.

Safeguarding

- Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you come into contact with reporting all concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Leads

- Understand and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, health and safety

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.