Job Vacancy: Cleaner Location: Brierley Hill Primary School (Black Country Federation) Salary: Grade 1, Scale Point 3 Hours: 12.5 Hours per Week (Part-Time, Full Year) Working Pattern: Monday – Friday (Specific shift times to be discussed, typically afternoon/after-school based) Start Date: Dependent on successful candidate. About the Black Country Federation The Black Country Federation brings together two established primary schools with a proud history of serving our community for generations. While we cherish our heritage, our focus is firmly on the future. As a dedicated network, we are united by our ASPIRE framework: Aspiration, Success, Perseverance, Independence, Respect, and Excellence. We refuse to accept limits on what our pupils can achieve, believing there are no barriers we cannot overcome together. With a vibrant curriculum and a growing staff team, we are charging forward to provide life-changing opportunities for every child. The Role We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and committed Cleaner to join our existing site team at Brierley Hill Primary School. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness required to create the best possible learning environment for our pupils. Your duties will include ensuring classrooms, communal areas, and facilities are kept to an exceptional standard, taking pride in delivering a safe and hygienic space for our children and staff. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced cleaner who is: Reliable and Punctual: A good timekeeper who we can depend on. Flexible and Organised: Able to manage a variety of tasks that may change daily. Self-Motivated: Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team. Safety-Conscious: Understands the importance of good cleaning practices and the safe use of chemicals and equipment. Detail-Oriented: Someone who takes genuine pride in their work and the school environment. Benefits Annual Leave: 26 days per year pro rata (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service), plus all bank holidays. Please note: All annual leave must be taken during school holiday periods. Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated network of staff within the Black Country Federation. How to Apply To learn more about our vision and our schools, please visit Black Country Federation - Home. You can also watch our school videos to see the pride our children take in their environment: Brierley Hill Primary: Watch Video Brockmoor Primary: Watch Video For further information or to request an application pack, please contact Louise Baker via email at: lbaker@brierley.dudley.sch.uk. The Black Country Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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 Attached documents Cleaner JD & PS.pdf