Job Introduction
Cleaner- 13.5hrs (Monday to Friday 2.45pm – 5.25 pm), All year round contract
Grade 1, SCP 2 £24,413.00 FTE, Pro Rata
The Governors of Milking Primary School are seeking to appoint an eager and committed Cleaner to join a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive cleaning team.
Milking Bank is a happy, forward thinking school with enthusiastic well-mannered children taught by friendly, hardworking staff. The successful candidate will join a very committed team. We have a two form entry with an admission limit of 420 pupils. We also have a Nursery Unit catering for 30 pupils each morning and afternoon sessions.
The school is semi open-plan with our own hall, music room, library, fourteen class bases with quiet areas and community facilities.
We require a cleaner who is :
* A good timekeeper
* Reliable
* Self-motivated
* Organised
* Hardworking
* Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
* Takes pride in their work
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children therefore the post is subject to medical clearance, a successful enhanced criminal records and qualifications check.
References will be sought for the short listed candidates as part of the safeguarding recruitment process and you will be asked to teach a group of children as part of your interview.
You will need to be diligent, efficient and professional. In addition, it is essential that you have the ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.
No formal qualifications are required, however, a good standard in literacy and numeracy is required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
Duties will include: -
* Routine cleaning of designated areas of premises and furnishings, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing, removal of waste, etc. To follow a determined cleaning schedule.
* Deep cleaning of the school during non-term time periods, to follow a determined cleaning schedule.
* To detect and report any premises defects to the Site Manager
* Any other duties which reasonably fall within the role of the post holder
The successful candidate will: -
* Be reliable and flexible
* Have an attention to detail
* Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines, and produce work to the required standards and to agreed deadlines
* Be able to adhere to health and safety legislation and the statutory regulations including COSHH
* Undertake training and development as required for the role
* Have enthusiasm and willingness to learn
* Have a professional attitude
The successful candidate will work flexibly and as part of a team cleaning all areas of the school, to maintain the required standard of hygiene to ensure that our school is kept clean and safe for all children and staff in attendance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026, 9am.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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.
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