SCHOOL CLEANER

Location

Burnley St James' Lanehead Church Of England Primary School, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NH (280 on roll)

Tel: 01282 426833
School website: www.st-jameslanehead.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governing Board of St James' Lanehead are looking to recruit a new cleaner for our wonderful school. They will undertake normally (as part of a team), the cleaning of designated areas within school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Duties will include: cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets) and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate powered equipment. In return we will provide a safe, happy working environment where staff well-being is paramount.

Through excellent CPD, and staff meetings this is an environment where all staff feel valued. More detail is provided in the Person Specification attached to this advert. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 6.00am until 8.00am throughout term time with 2 additional weeks work during the school holidays which is usually completed as full days.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 06/01/2025

Desirable Qualifications

COSHH

Essential Experience

Experience of working as a cleaner

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy

Able to manage time effectively

Ability to work both alone and in a team<

Desirable Experience

Awareness of Health & Safety issue

Awareness of CoSHH

Awareness of health and safety procedures

Working within a school environment

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.