SEND School Cleaner

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

We are seeking a positive and diligent individual with a strong knowledge of cleaning practices and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards of hygiene. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and is dedicated to ensuring a clean and safe environment for our school community.

Position Details:

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:00
• Term Time Only
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning tasks across all areas of the school site
• Clean and sanitize toilets, the hygiene room, and the medical room
• Monitor and report low stock of cleaning supplies
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, quality standards, and general procedures
• Adhere to school policies and regulations

What We’re Looking For:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good knowledge of cleaning procedures and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards

Additional Information: For further details about the role, including a comprehensive job description and person specification, please download the recruitment pack attached, or visit our website https://abbeyschool.com/job/school-cleaner/ for further information.

If you’re ready to contribute to a clean and healthy environment at our school, we encourage you to apply! Please complete an application form fully and send this to recruitment@abbeyschool.com. Alternatively, application forms can be sent by post to 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.

The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.

Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.