School Cleaner

Job details: 

Hours: Flexible hours available from 15-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday or part time 

Contract type: Permanent, part-time/full time

Salary: Competitive Salary (based on £12.00 per hour) 

Start date: As soon as possible   

Claremont School are looking for a dedicated School Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will be joining our Facilities department, based at either of our Bodiam or St Leonards sites. 

Your role will involve general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste management to ensure that the internal school facilities are cleaned to the required standards as directed by the Site Manager. 

You will be reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence. If you take price in your work and have a passion for creating clean, safe spaces, we encourage you to apply. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Clean toilets, hand basins, sinks etc.

• To ensure you are adhering to the colour coding directives and are regularly changing mop heads, cloths, and other equipment

• Damp-wipe tables, chairs desks and hard surfaces

• Vacuum all soft floors and carpets 

• To clean and sanitise touch points, door handles, push plates, and other surfaces. 

Key requirements:

• The ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Good knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals including COSHH.

• Cleaning experience in a school environment would be preferred, however full training will be given.

Please Note: The appointment of this role will be subject to completion of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) 

Benefits to working at Claremont School:

·        Competitive Salary Scale

·        Remission of Fees in line with the School Fees discount policy

·        Free dining and refreshments during term time (if applicable)

·        Extensive professional development programmes

·        Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour individual assistance programme 

·        Free on-site parking 

Application forms and further details are available from our HR Manager, Chloe Mumford, at hr@claremontschool.co.uk or call 01580 239963.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates should bring the following documents to interview:

·    Current DBS Certificate (if applicable)

.    Birth certificate

·    Driving Licence

·    Passport

·    Utility/Council Tax Bill (in the last 3 months please)

·    Any qualifications certificates that are relevant to the role.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.