School Cleaner - The Ridgeway Primary School

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

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 months
• Actual salary: £6,491 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Term time plus 5 INSET DAYS and 60 hours over school holidays

Working hours 3.30-5.30pm

Fixed term contract to 31.08.25

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 term time only, plus 5 inset days, plus 6 weeks across school holidays.

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.

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

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.

Send your completed application form to 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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cleaner Job Description.pdf - 39.3 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• School website: The Ridgeway Primary School website
• Email address: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ridgeway-primary-school

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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