School Cleaner
Birchensale Middle School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time, 20 hours per week, term time only Monday - Friday shifts 6:30am - 7:30am 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 1, point 3 (£12.85 per hour)
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Previous experience as a cleaning operative would be helpful but is not essential
• Ability to prioritise work
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willing to undertake training if required
What the school offers its staff
Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, discounted local gym membership, and more
Further information about the job
Cleaning Assistant
Salary: SC1, Point 3 (£12.85 per hour)
Hours: 20 hours per week (6.30am - 7.30am & 3.00pm – 6.00pm)
Contract: Permanent, term time only + annual banked hours
We are seeking a reliable and committed Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly cleaning team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors across the school.
About the role
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, offices, corridors, staircases, toilets, cloakrooms, halls and other areas. You will work within our Health and Safety guidelines and be supported by the Site Manager and Operations Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
Cleaning designated areas of the school as allocated by the caretaker
Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately
Reporting any defects or hazards immediately
Supporting deep-cleaning tasks during school holiday periods (e.g. high-level dusting, wall washing, moving furniture, floor stripping and sealing
Operating machinery such as vacuum cleaners and polishers
Carrying out routine cleaning tasks including:
Vacuuming hard and soft floors
Spot cleaning spillages
Wiping furniture, ledges, paintwork and doors
Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins
Closing date: 14th September, 9am
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form attached.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.
Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Birchensale Middle School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 522 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01572 68430
Birchensale Middle School, part of the Bordesley MAT, working closely with Trinity High School, Woodfeild Academy (middle school) and Holyoakes First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.
Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
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