Cleaner
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S6 5HN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and professional Cleaner to join our team primarily at Shooters Grove Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust by delivering high-quality services that enable our schools to provide the very best education for our pupils.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust, demonstrating professionalism, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Whether supporting teaching and learning, delivering operational excellence or providing specialist expertise, your contribution will help ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Daily Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting designated areas including classrooms, corridors, and communal spaces.
• Sanitation: Thoroughly cleaning and sanitising washrooms and staff rooms.
• Waste Management: Safely emptying bins and managing refuse.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly following Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines, using equipment correctly, and reporting maintenance faults.
• Safeguarding: Acting in accordance with our strict child protection and safeguarding policies.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
• Has relevant qualifications and/or experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to excellence.
• Has a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
About INOVA Multi-Academy Trust
At INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, we believe wholeheartedly that our people are our greatest strength. It is our talented, dedicated and passionate colleagues across our schools and central team who make it possible for our pupils to flourish. When staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they create the conditions where children and young people can thrive.
We are committed to fostering a culture where colleagues feel respected, listened to and encouraged to bring their best selves to work every day. INOVA staff consistently go above and beyond, demonstrating professionalism, creativity and care in everything they do. Their commitment is the driving force behind the high aspirations we hold for every learner.
We also recognise that working in education can be fast-paced and demanding. That's why we take a solutions-focused approach, removing barriers wherever possible and ensuring our people have what they need to succeed, whether that's protected time for wellbeing, access to outstanding professional development, or simply the space to pause for a much-needed cup of tea.
Joining INOVA means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your ideas will be valued, your development will be supported, and your work will have a direct impact on the lives of children, young people and the communities we serve.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Access exclusive discount schemes for teachers and public service staff
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.