Hours of Work: 10 hours per week (Term Time)
6:30am to 8:30am or 16:00 to 18:00 - Term time only (May be some summer working as and when required)
Description:
A Cleaner is required to join our team as soon as possible, working under the direction of the Site Manager.
St Hugh’s School is a well-resourced, purpose-built school for students aged 11–16 years with moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning needs. Many of our students also have additional needs, including ASD and complex medical needs.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, and reliable team player to support the premises team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. Training in the use of cleaning equipment and materials will be provided.
Main Responsibilities:
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across school buildings
• Carry out routine and specialist cleaning tasks, including floors, carpets, toilets, and windows
• Support periodic deep cleaning, including moving furniture
• Use and store cleaning equipment safely
• Report faults, damage, or vandalism and secure the premises
Safeguarding and Recruitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Safeguarding responsibilities for this post are outlined in the job description and person specification.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold the relevant work permit where required. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, further checks will be required.
Any offer of employment will be subject to:
• Satisfactory references (sought prior to interview)
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Completion of all necessary pre-employment checks
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further details, please see:
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Guidance
• DBS Code of Practice
It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this role.
Applications:
Please apply online, where the full job description and person specification are available.
Applicants who have applied for this role within the past 12 months need not reapply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.