Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Cleaner
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Role: Cleaner
Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £7684 per annum
Working Pattern: 11.25 Hours Per week, whole year working, part time Monday to Friday 2.45pm until 5.00pm
Are you meticulous and reliable, committed to ensuring a pristine and welcoming environment for education? Join us as a Cleaner, playing a vital role in maintaining the interior of the academy to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This position is essential for the daily operation of the school, requiring prompt attention to detail and efficiency in managing all aspects of internal cleaning.
Previous experience working in an education environment is desirable but not essential. Applicants should possess appropriate experience and qualifications that will allow them to work effectively within the role.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills which will allow them to engage with students, staff, parents, and contractors. You will also be highly organized and able to manage your time effectively.
Responsibilities
The Cleaner is responsible for ensuring the academy interior is consistently clean and tidy. Duties involve comprehensive cleaning tasks, including hovering corridors, classrooms, and stairs at appropriate times, and the removal of chewing gum.
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You will execute full cleaning of toilets and inspect and tidy student toilets after break and lunch (where relevant). The role includes the regular upkeep of all corridors, walls, and skirting boards, along with cleaning internal glazing and window ledges. Additional responsibilities involve carrying out extra cleaning of rooms during holiday periods and responding promptly and clearly to emergency cleaning calls from academy staff.
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Qualifications
Essential requirements include a willingness and ability to obtain and enhance qualifications and training in the post. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, possess an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures, and relate to students in a pleasant manner. While not essential, experience working in a cleaning environment is desirable.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment, COSHH, basic hygiene, and previous experience in a school environment are all desirable assets for this role. A satisfactory DBS check is required.
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Welcome from the Principal:
I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield.
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As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose.
Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594.
We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch.
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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Lisa Habgood at L.Habgood@freeston.outwood.com
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