Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting 167 pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.What We Offer:Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are a joy to work withA happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive teamPersonalised opportunities for continuing professional developmentA strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling servicesStaff workwear providedComplimentary tea and coffeeFree on-site car parkingOur ValuesOur vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect.What is the job role?As part of the team, you will help keep our school clean, safe and welcoming by carrying out a range of cleaning duties, including:Mopping, sweeping, buffing and vacuuming floorsDusting and polishing surfacesEmptying binsCleaning toilets and washroomsUsing powered cleaning equipment in designated areas, following the school's standardsWorking pattern:15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 3:15pm – 6:15pm)Term time only, including teacher training daysPlus one additional week during school holidays for deep cleaning tasksPlease note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Who are we looking for?We are looking for someone who is:Hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic, committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentationAble to work independently and as part of a team, showing flexibility and a positive attitudeIdeally experienced in cleaning within a similar environmentPossesses good communication and interpersonal skills, and can build positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider school communityIf you take pride in your work and would like to help create a clean, welcoming environment for our staff and pupils, we would love to hear from you!Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.