School Cleaner & Facilities Specialist

Overview

Position: School Cleaner (Full time – 15 hours per week. Mon‑Fri, 3 hours per day, 52 weeks per year). Location: Tipton (DY4) – a specialist college for boys and girls aged 11‑19 with special educational needs and disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as keyholder – set and immobilise school alarms, respond to alarm callouts on rota, operate school security systems as directed.
• Resolve day‑to‑day operational problems and refer to the Headteacher as necessary.
• Assist with organisation and completion of major periodic cleaning activities: internal and external window cleaning, carpet and floor cleaning, light fittings, walls, blinds, chairs and tables.
• Operate cleaning machinery and equipment safely.
• Complete statutory safeguarding training and follow school policies.
• Report major defects in building, equipment and security systems to the Headteacher/Secretary.
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials from approved suppliers and arrange replacement stock through the school Secretary.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

• Competitive pay rates.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Christmas bonus.
• Blue Light Card.
• Colleague referral scheme – cash rewards up to £2,500 per referral.
• Financial wellbeing service.
• Life assurance.
• Tastecard – savings on dining, entertainment, supermarkets and attractions.
• Opportunity to progress through the Education Academy, ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive induction programme: face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, local induction period.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High‑quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals. Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria will be guaranteed an interview under the disability‑confident employer scheme.

Application Process

Applicants will complete an application form; please outline any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application and assessment process.

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