School Cleaner - The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Working hours 3.30pm - 5.30pm (10 Hours per week) - Fixed term contract to 31st August 2025 - Term time only, plus 5 inset days, plus 6 weeks across school holidays
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2025
• Actual salary: £6,416 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working hours 3.30pm - 5.30pm (10 Hours per week) - Fixed term contract to 31st August 2025 - Term time only, plus 5 inset days, plus 6 weeks across school holidays

Are you passionate about creating a clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented School Cleaner to contribute to the overall cleanliness and hygiene of our school. You will be required to work.

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting, to maintain a tidy and sanitary school environment.
- Clean and disinfect toilets, classrooms, offices, and common areas to ensure a healthy and safe atmosphere for all.
- Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school policies.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and effective cleaning operations.

The successful applicant will:
- Preferably possess prior experience in a school environment
- Demonstrate proficiency in cleaning tasks
- Exhibit effective communication skills
- Possess physical fitness for the role
- Display self-motivation
- Show dedication to fostering inclusivity for all children and their families

What the school offers its staff

Download an application pack from https://www.theridgewayprimary.net/vacancies

For further information contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, via email to officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Ridgeway Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Ridgeway Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ridgeway-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Ridgeway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk.

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