School Cleaner

Polaris Education - Sutherland School, Tamworth
Part Time School Cleaner
Contract: Part Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £21,257.48 FTE (£9,920.16 actual)
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

About the School

Located in Tamworth, our new school, which can accommodate up to 78 pupils, offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 18. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have over fifteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our education provisions have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning and mopping floors
• Emptying and cleaning bins
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom spaces
• Replenishing bathroom supplies
• Dusting, polishing and straightening furniture and cupboard tops
• Tidying communal areas, ensuring hazards are removed
• Wiping down paintwork, including skirting boards and window ledges

About You

• Previous professional experience of cleaning a large commercial building, preferably a school, college or university
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment
• A flexible approach to work and preparedness to carry out all reasonable cleaning tasks
• Ability to use a wide range of cleaning equipment and products appropriately
• A confident, clear communicator

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.