School Cleaner


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Redditch, B97 6HT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions

• Previous experience as a cleaning operative would be helpful but is not essential

• Ability to prioritise work

• Ability to manage time effectively

• Willing to undertake training if required

What the school offers its staff

• Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.

• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.

• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.

• A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, discounted local gym membership, and more

Further details about the role

Cleaning Assistant

Salary: SC1, Point 3 (£12.85 per hour)

Hours: 20 hours per week (6.30am - 7.30am & 3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Contract: Permanent, term time only + annual banked hours

We are seeking a reliable and committed Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly cleaning team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors across the school.

About the role

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, offices, corridors, staircases, toilets, cloakrooms, halls and other areas. You will work within our Health and Safety guidelines and be supported by the Site Manager and Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning designated areas of the school as allocated by the caretaker

• Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately

• Reporting any defects or hazards immediately

• Supporting deep-cleaning tasks during school holiday periods (e.g. high-level dusting, wall washing, moving furniture, floor stripping and sealing

• Operating machinery such as vacuum cleaners and polishers

• Carrying out routine cleaning tasks including:

• Vacuuming hard and soft floors

• Spot cleaning spillages

• Wiping furniture, ledges, paintwork and doors

• Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins

• Closing date: 14th September, 9am

• Interview date: To be confirmed

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• If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form attached.

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Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

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