Oasis Academy Ryelands is a warm and welcoming primary school, and our cleaning team plays a huge part in keeping our children and staff safe, comfortable, and proud of their school. We’re looking for someone reliable, friendly, and hardworking to join our small site team and help us keep our academy sparkling. If you care about creating a clean, calm and happy environment, we’d really love to hear from you. Job overview You’ll work as part of a supportive team to clean classrooms, corridors, shared spaces and toilets to a high standard. The work is varied but rewarding, and you’ll quickly become an important part of the daily life of our school. This is a permanent position working 44 weeks per year. The working pattern is designed to ensure the school is fully staffed during term time and that staff are available for essential deep cleaning during key school holiday periods. You will have awareness of security policies, maintain supplies of cleaning materials, and work with other members of the site team to keep the school to a standard expected by leadership and management. We are looking for someone who: Has high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail Understands the importance of maintaining a safe, clean and positive school environment Takes pride in doing a great job Is happy to work during key holiday weeks for deep cleans Has experience of undertaking general cleaning duties Has the ability to manage time effectively in order to carry out day-to-day operations and assist with the smooth running of the school Has awareness of the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working around children and young people Working Weeks & Time Off Restrictions (Important – Please Read Before Applying) This role is contracted on a 44 week basis, which includes: All term time weeks, when full cleaning cover is essential; and A number of specified school holiday weeks, during which deep cleaning takes place (exact weeks will be confirmed on appointment). Because our cleaning team is small, we really depend on each other - especially during term time when the school is busy every day. For this reason we cannot accommodate staff absence during term time. All leave is taken during the non-working weeks outside the 44 contracted paid working weeks. This means: No annual leave can be taken during term time or during required holiday cleaning weeks. Leave is automatically restricted to the non working weeks in the year, providing clarity and ensuring continuity of cover. Candidates should apply only if they are fully able to meet this working pattern. Why join us? You’ll have the opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and committed team, taking pride in upholding high standards to ensure all staff can enjoy working within a safe and clean environment, with training opportunities available and the ability to make a real, positive difference to our school community in a stable, permanent role where your work really matters.