Horizon Care & Education
School Cleaner - (West Wickham SEN School - Bromley)
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Position: School Cleaner
Hours: Full-time – 15 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 3 hours per day (4pm - 7pm) Location: Bromley, West Wickham School
Horizon Care and Education Group are recruiting for a committed and passionate individual for a permanent School Cleaner opportunity at their school.
Wickham Park School will be a brand-new SEN school in the heart of Bromley, South London. Spread across three modern buildings, the school will provide exceptional learning facilities for up to 70 pupils aged 5-19, covering Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism.
Purpose of the Job
- Ensure all office and school areas are cleaned to a high standard to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.
Main Duties
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Security & Keyholder Responsibilities:
- Act as keyholder, including setting and immobilising school alarms.
- Manage alarm callouts on a rota basis.
- Operate school security systems as directed.
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Operational Problem Solving:
- Resolve day-to-day operational issues, escalating to the Headteacher when required.
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Cleaning Responsibilities:
- Perform internal and external window cleaning.
- Clean carpets, hard floors, light fittings, walls, Venetian blinds, and furniture.
- Safely operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
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Statutory Compliance:
- Complete safeguarding training and adhere to school policies.
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Reporting & Maintenance:
- Report any major defects in buildings, equipment, or security systems observed during daily duties.
- Maintain stock of cleaning materials and order replacements through the School Secretary.
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General Responsibilities:
- Assisting with major periodic cleaning tasks.
Why Work for Us?
- Competitive pay rates
- Occupational sick pay
- Christmas bonus
- Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Colleague referral scheme (earn up to £2500 per referral)*
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance benefits
- Tastecard (enjoy significant savings on dining, entertainment, supermarkets, and UK attractions)
- Career progression through our Education Academy and training opportunities
- Comprehensive induction programme (including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local sessions)
- Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
- Free online course access for staff development
- Employee assistance programme (free, confidential support via Bupa)
- Supportive management and leadership team
- High-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- Free eye checks
- Wellbeing programmes to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Organisational Values & Culture
Horizon Care and Education prioritises:
- Supporting and valuing employees.
- Diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering opportunities for all.
- Safeguarding, ethical recruiting practices, and keeping children safe.
- Welcoming individuals with disabilities under the Disability Confident Employer scheme (guaranteed interviews for candidates who meet recruitment criteria).
Applications should include a clear statement of any reasonable adjustments needed to support the application or assessment process.
Safeguarding Statement We uphold the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, ensuring a safeguarding culture where all staff, visitors, and partners involved in our care services hold these commitments to heart.
Please apply as soon as possible for a quick-turnaround interview.
Note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if adequate applications are received.
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