Cleaner (15 hours )

Job Summary

The Fernwood School requires a part time cleaner to work 3 hours a day from 3.30-6.30pm on weekdays. The work involves carrying out a range of cleaning duties within classrooms, toilets, changing rooms, offices and across the site. Our team plays a vital role in providing a safe, hygienic, and effective learning environment for pupils. The main responsibilities of the role include:

1. To undertake cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuum cleaning, floor polishing, scrubbing, dusting, and the cleaning of touchpoints.

2. To use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials.

3. To collect and dispose of waste.

Previous experience of cleaning practices is preferred but is not essential as full training will be given. A basic understanding of cleaning processes and safe working practices and the ability to work as part of a team is required.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.

You will be a team player who can work effectively and independently, follow instructions and take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Fernwood School

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds. By joining our School, we can offer you:

Professional Development & Excellence

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• Excellent CPD Opportunities
• An Outstanding Ofsted Judgement
• A strong Progress 8 score
• Leading Edge Status

Wellbeing & Support

• Mental health and wellbeing services such as access to a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Incremental Pay Progression
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any information found to be misleading or not representative of the applicant's own abilities may affect the outcome of the application.

School Visits

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

The salary advertised reflects the pro rata salary for this role, based on 48.93 weeks per year. The full-time equivalent FTE salary for this position is £24527 - £24,654 per annum.

For further information about the role, including the job description, person specification and application process, please visit:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136724/EDV-2026-FS-69708

All applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm using the link provided; applications received by email or any other method will not be accepted.

Pay: £9,356.00-£9,404.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person