Overview
Brackenfield School is an area special school for the South of Derbyshire, providing an education for young people with learning and communication needs and is opening a new Post 16 site in September 2025. The Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint 2 Cleaning Operatives to support the effective daily running of both school sites.
Responsibilities
* Provide routine / practical cleaning and related support activities.
* Adhere to Health and Safety procedures including COSHH.
* Key holding responsibility for cleaning and supplies stores.
* Support the daily running of the school by ensuring that the school environment is clean and safe, including: cleaning toilet areas; cleaning food preparation areas; cleaning windows and outdoor play equipment; maintaining vehicle cleanliness; ensuring the sensory rooms and soft play area are sanitary; ensuring pupils’ personal care items are replenished as needed; restocking toilet roll, paper towels, hand sanitisers, plastic cups, first aid supplies, etc.
* Responding to urgent cleaning needs that might occur.
* Communicate any issues to line manager.
* And any other task that is appropriate and in line with the job grade and role standards.
* Support the aims and ethos of the school as explained in the Code of Conduct.
* Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
* Display basic courtesy and politeness to all service users (staff, pupils, parents, visitors).
* Participate in staff training and development as appropriate.
* Some physical effort such as frequent use of buffer, vacuuming, scrubbing, bending.
* Some exposure to unfavourable working conditions, such as cleaning toilets, use of cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, noise.
Person Specification
* Experience of cleaning – Essential
* Working in a school, care home or similar setting – Desirable
* Knowledge of H&S procedures including COSHH – Desirable
* Knowledge of use of cleaning materials for specific tasks – Desirable
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£14.39 per hour
Benefits
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
Language
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
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