School Cleaner

Oakdale School, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LD

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  10 November 2025

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 7am

• Date listed

  16 October 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: £12.77 - £13.18 Hourly 12.5 hours per week 15:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday

School Cleaner job summary

JOB PURPOSE:

The Site Manager and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Each cleaner will be expected to clean to the frequency and standards set out by school and as per work schedules

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

• To be responsible to the school Site Manager, who will be responsible for the supervision of the cleaning team and who will oversee the allocation of school cleaning schedules and the provision of cleaning materials and equipment, reporting directly to the School Business Manager
• To work as a member of a team and to ensure that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene for staff and pupils are maintained throughout the school
• To be flexible and able to respond to specific cleaning needs in the school if directed by the Site Manager or School Business Manager
• To provide a thorough and reliable cleaning service to the school

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out and complete all cleaning tasks in line with work schedules as set out by the Site Manager

Carry out amended work schedules as required from time to time by the Site Manager in response to school events, premises needs or staff absence

Complete designated ‘deep cleaning’ projects during school holidays or as required

Be responsible for the removal of waste to appropriate bins and the cleaning of waste receptacles as required

Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials as required

Ensure that work is completed to a high standard at all times

Maintain good time keeping

Adhere to school and legal regulations regarding health, safety, fire and accident reporting

Report any general or specific health and safety concerns, defects or accident to the Site Manager promptly

Handle chemicals and cleaning equipment carefully. Use all cleaning materials and equipment according to the task they are intended for and in accordance with the school Health and Safety policies and COSHH data sheets. Ensure at the end of each shift that all chemicals and cleaning materials are stored safely in a lockable area

Display a positive and professional attitude around staff and pupils and dress appropriately to be able to carry out duties efficiently

Participate in all school arranged training to improve personal development and skills

Implement the provisions of the school’s Safeguarding policy

Cleaners are not necessarily appointed to a specific location within school and the location of cleaning areas may need to be changed to meet need. Cleaners may be required to work as a team or work alone

Employees will carry out such duties which reasonably correspond with the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakdale School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• School size: Up to 163 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakdale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakdale-school-dukinfield

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