Cleaner
Hours – 12 Hours per week (Including School Holidays)
Monday to Thursday 3.15pm – 5.45pm
Friday 3.15pm – 5.15pm
We are looking to appoint a highly dedicated cleaner to join our current team and ensure standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained effectively under the direction of our Site Staff.
This is a great opportunity to work with forward thinking staff and be part of a passionate enthusiastic team.
Responsibilities
* The successful applicant will be undertaking general cleaning duties within the school, forming positive relationships with adults.
* Cleaners are responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties which include ensuring that all areas are cleaned to the standard / specification given.
* Duties will include vacuuming, polishing, clearing litter, deep cleaning and using powered equipment such as vacuums, shampoo and buffing machines.
* It is desirable for the applicant to have an understanding of the safe use of cleaning chemicals and electrical equipment. Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the post.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a cleaning role of school or office premises and knowledge of the use of industrial cleaning equipment is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
* Periodical cleaning of premises and furnishings during school holidays. However, this is an all year round post (not term time only) and the postholder will be required to work during some of the school holiday periods. The working hours will change during deep clean periods to mornings so flexibility is required.
* An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are required for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Application information
Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded from the Local Authority website or WM Jobs. All completed application forms must be returned by email to office@abbey-jun.sandwell.sch.uk, post or delivered directly to either of the school offices. Interested applicants can contact either school on 0121 429 1689 or 0121 429 2700 for further information.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 12.00 noon
Short listing date: Friday 17th October 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 20th October 2025
Contract and location
The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Federation requires an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Location: The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School, Maurice Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LR, and Barclay Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LT
Contract: Permanent
Grade: Grade A SCP 2 - FTE £24,413 (Actual Pro-rata Salary £6,912)
Hours: 12 Hours per week (Including School Holidays), Monday to Thursday 3.15pm – 5.45pm, Friday 3.15pm – 5.15pm
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