AMBLECOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL CLEANER VACANCY We are looking to appoint a committed, motivated, reliable cleaner, from November 2025, to join our existing team of cleaners, to work either mornings or afternoons, 12.5 hours per week during term time in our friendly school. The area to be cleaned is our Early Years area (subject to change) This is a 52-week contract. Term time hours of work 06:00 – 08:30 (or 15:30 – 18:00) Monday to Friday - during holidays the candidate must be flexible with these hours to suit the cleaning team and site manager. Salary – Grade 1 scale point 2 (£12.65 ph) Holidays are 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 plus BH after 5 years' service. Qualifications: Willing to undergo appropriate training. Person Specification: Previous experience of cleaning in a professional/work environment is desirable. Experience of using vacuuming and buffing equipment is preferred but training will be given. Practical skills: Ability to understand and comply with work instructions (written and verbal) Be aware of and apply the school’s health and safety practices and procedures Ability to follow manufacturer’s instructions with regards to cleaning chemical usage Methodical approach to cleaning. Personal qualities and attributes: Flexible. Capable and willing to work on own initiate and as part of a team Positive attitude to security, safety and confidentiality. Commitment to provide a clean, sanitised and tidy environment for our children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ LI-DMBC2019