Cleaner

Springwood High School are looking for a Cleaner to join their dedicated and friendly site team. You will be responsible for cleaning a designated area of the school, as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school.

Hours

Various Hours Daily - Monday to Friday starting at 3.30pm to 8.00pm

Part time

38 weeks per year plus an additional 6 weeks during school holidays (Term time + 6)

Salary

Scale A, Pt 3, £12.85/hour

Responsibilities to include but not limited to

· To clean a designated area of the school to the standard laid down by the school. Cleaning tasks to include vacuuming, mopping, buffing, washing surfaces, removing graffiti and chewing gum, emptying of waste bins and cleaning toilet areas

· General cleaning tasks as required

· To provide relief cover during times of staff absence

· To replenish sanitary materials (toilet paper, paper towels and soap)

· To periodically clean the store rooms in the designated areas

· To ensure the cleaning equipment is kept in clean and working order

· Deep cleans during school closures (15 set dates during academic year)

· To report any issues and concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor

· To be fully aware of, and comply with, all departmental instructions and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

· To be fully aware and to comply with the instructions under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (C.O.S.H.H.)

· Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team

A full Job Description can be found below

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Closing Date for Applications

19th June 2026

Interview Dates

TBC

Start Date

ASAP

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.

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