Cleaning Operative (Part Time 19 Hours per week)

 

Due to the resignation of a valued member of our site team, we are seeking to appoint a reliable and conscientious Part-Time Cleaning Operative to join our staff.

This position is offered on a year-round contract, working 19 hours per week, with 28 days' annual leave, some of which must be taken during the school's Christmas and Summer School Holidays. The appointment will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent following a successful probationary period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the school. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and communal areas
• Cleaning tables and surfaces
• Maintaining toilet facilities
• Window cleaning
• Other general cleaning duties as required

Some manual handling and lifting may be required as part of the role.

Applicants should ideally have previous cleaning experience. A good standard of spoken and written English, together with effective reading skills, is essential for health and safety purposes, including the safe use of cleaning products and the ability to read and follow instructions on chemical labels.

We are looking for an individual who is dependable, hardworking, takes pride in their work, and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must provide details of at least two referees. References for shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks.

We can offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team
• A stimulating and rewarding work environment
• Well behaved and polite children 

We are a larger than average school with 470 pupils on roll with very low staff turnover, so it is especially exciting to have the opportunity to recruit a new member of staff to join the team. 

We pride ourselves on our happy children who love coming to school.  Our staff team take pride in building positive relationships with children and their parents/carers to support all children to achieve their learning goals and fulfil their potential. 

Hours of Work: 19 hours, Monday to Friday 

To apply for this position, please download a recruitment pack. 

Recruitment Pack

Application Form

Child Protection Policy

Please send your completed application forms to:

Mrs Bev Atkins, School Office Manager
bev.atkins@whingate.com.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 18th September at 12 noon.

 

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