Cleaner
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
York
- £7,991 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £23,656 (£12.26 per Hour) (Grade B, Scale Point 02)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- To be negotiated for as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 2 June 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health & safety across our facilities. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean all furniture, fittings, and surfaces, including ledges, pipework, and radiators.
- Maintain the hygiene of sanitary facilities, including lavatories, washrooms, and showers.
- Vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, and polish hard floors, using floor scrubbing machines as required.
- Empty waste bins and dispose of refuse appropriately.
- Follow all health and safety protocols, including the use of wet floor signs and proper equipment storage.
- Report any damages or maintenance issues promptly.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For:
- A great team player who is willing to flex their cleaning routine in response to school needs.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Awareness of health and safety procedures and a responsible approach to working safely.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, and a proactive attitude.
This is a vital and valued role within our school community, and we welcome applications from those who take pride in their work and want to contribute to a clean, safe learning environment. Apply today!
Job Details
Hours of Work: 12.5 Hours per Week, Full Year.
Work pattern: Monday to Friday. Early morning or late afternoon to be discussed at interview
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Site Manager
Travel Required: No
Please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
About Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
- Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
- Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO26 6JT
- United Kingdom
We recognise that children learn in different ways, that they learn best when their emotions are engaged and that learning should be fun, creative and relevant. Our curriculum provides a wealth of stimulating learning opportunities that are underpinned by key basic skills - truly a winning formula and a clear pathway to future success.
Our school enjoys being at the heart of the community, where every child matters. We share the responsibility with parents and carers for teaching our children and preparing them for the future. We believe that all children at Poppleton Ousebank are special: no two are the same - they are all unique and individual. Like parents, we want the very best for them.
We pride ourselves on working together with everyone involved with our school. Our School Council empowers children of all ages, encouraging them to voice their ideas and opinions. They meet regularly with members of the school’s Leadership Team and even have a column on the school’s newsletter. We have a thriving group of parents (Friends) who dedicate their spare time to organising successful fund raising events to provide additional resources for the pupils in school.
We have a dynamic Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher and Leadership Team to sculpture and develop the school - making it the very best that it can be.
This is our school - a place where we ‘Capture the imagination of young minds’.
A place where everyone shines with possibility.
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