Advert Cleaner (Permanent) (15/4534) Castle Douglas High School £8,232.44 Join our award-winning school cleaning team We’re proud of our award-winning service, recognised with: * ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2022 * APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023 * Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024 * ASSIST – FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2025 We’re looking for a Cleaner to join our friendly, supportive team at Castle Douglas High School. This role is ideal if you are looking for term-time, family-friendly hours in a job where your work is valued and appreciated. About the role You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. No previous experience is required - full training will be provided. Your duties will include: * Cleaning classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and shared areas * Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety * Supporting service improvements through our “Find it Clean, Keep it Clean” ethos * Working independently with support from the wider team Working hours 13.5 hours per week 3:30pm – 6.15pm Monday to Thursday 3.30pm-6pm Friday 39 weeks per year What we offer *Term-time working with school holidays (you will be expected to attend pre-arranged deep clean dates throughout the year) *Full training and a Personal Training Plan *Uniform provided *Career progression opportunities *Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) *Access to Viv-up, our wellbeing discounts platform with over 800 offers *Cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and wellbeing champions What we’re looking for *A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail *Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused *Able to work independently and as part of a team *Good communication skills are essential Advert cont Important information This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident Our commitment to equality Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those underrepresented in our organisation. If you would prefer a paper application, please call 01387 260406. The job activities listed are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended consistent with the job purpose. Contact Details: Richard Hadfield on 07768 022 231 or email: Richard.Hadfield@dumgal.gov.uk