School Cleaner (part-time)

Job Role: School Cleaner – SEN School
Location: SEN School, Darwen, Lancashire
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: £12.71 to £13.22 per hour (depending on experience

Join a Dedicated Team in a Rewarding Environment

Are you a reliable and hardworking individual looking for a cleaning role in a supportive and friendly environment? Our client, a specialist SEN school in Darwen, Lancashire, is seeking a School Cleaner to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Role Overview

As a School Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Your work will help provide a hygienic and safe space for children with special educational needs, ensuring that classrooms, corridors, and communal areas are kept clean and tidy.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a school community that makes a real difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Duties to include the following:
• Vacuum cleaning floors.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass.
• Emptying and cleaning bins (daily).
• Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
• Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces.
• Wiping, dusting, cobweb removal, polishing.
• Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets, etc (daily).
• Undertake deep clean as and when required.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work and ensure the building is secure on exit.
• Such other duties as may be allocated from time to time.

Required Skills & Experience

• Some knowledge of Health and Safety Regulation in regards to cleaning equipment and cleaning materials.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritise work and be flexible.
• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties.

Employee Benefits

Training and Development

Within our client, there is a strong belief that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people being supported. A wide range of programmes and opportunities are offered to all employees to improve skills and further careers.

FREE Lunch!

All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost.

Save Money on Your Bills!

With the cost of living rising, there is a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and making money go further. Perkbox is a free app available to use on the go, providing deals and discounts to save money on weekly food bills, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance, and more. Perkbox also offers access to the cycle-to-work scheme and car scheme.

Competitive Pay and Reward

Every year, market rates of pay and rewards are compared to ensure they remain competitive with similar organisations. Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension, and Life Assurance are also provided.

UK Health Cash Plan

This plan helps cover day-to-day healthcare expenses such as optician and dental bills. Employees and their children are covered, with the option to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits as well.

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing are a priority, with support available on a wide variety of issues. Employees have access to online tools, information, and a freephone counselling service available 24/7.

Refer a Friend for £1,000

A referral scheme is in place, offering £1,000 for successfully referring a friend to join the team.

How to Apply

Apply today by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV to ali.aslam@teachingpersonnel.com

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