Part-Time Cleaner
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7PW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
10 September 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
- £4,691.00 Annually (Actual)
Part-Time Cleaner job summary
Covering on a rota basis for absent colleagues when required, which may involve some change in hours/times
Thoroughly clean areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.
Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or students.
To be responsible for locking and unlocking windows and doors
Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment and being mindful of hazards to other staff and students. Compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the Trust/School.
Replenishing supplies of toiletries, plastic bags etc, as directed
Able to deal with all types of cleaning in all areas of the School, which may involve dealing with bodily fluids on occasion (suitable protective clothing will be supplied).
Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemical are securely stored away when not in use.
To be responsible for emptying vacuum cleaners and buffer vacuum bags at the end of each session. Cleaning and checking all equipment that has been used. Checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area. Notifying Site Manager of any faults found.
Ensure mops, cloths etc, are washed and left to dry as appropriate at the end of each session.
Report immediately to the Site Manager any defective electrical sockets, lighting, vandalism etc, in your cleaning area
Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition
To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety and safer working practices and other relevant legislation and Trust Policies.
To ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used whenever there are risks to Health & Safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.
Ensure site areas involved with sickness are cleaned immediately and disinfected where appropriate
Know the location of first aid equipment and firefighting equipment within the school
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary (Dudley) is:
-A voluntary Catholic academy that is part of the St John Bosco Catholic Academy (Dudley) together with St Chad’s Catholic Primary in Sedgley and Bishop Milner Catholic College in Dudley. This offers excellent opportunities for working alongside our partner schools.
-Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent RE, Collective Worship and Catholic Life Inspection (September 2018) and is a school with a very strong Catholic ethos and excellent Parish links.
-A school whose progress rates between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for all subjects are either above or significantly above the national averages
-Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in our most recent Ofsted (April 2015)
- A designated ‘National Support School’ by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, where the headteacher is a National Leader of Education and a number of staff are Specialist Leaders of Education – guaranteeing all staff including NQTs the very highest quality support at all stages in their career
-Popular and over-subscribed and has a friendly and caring atmosphere.
-A one form entry Catholic school that serves the Kates Hill estate and beyond.
-A happy and safe environment where everyone, children and adults alike, is given the chance to flourish.
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