Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School would like to recruit a hardworking and dedicated cleaner to work in our friendly school to start as soon as possible. They will work with another cleaner and be responsible for locking up. They will also occasionally be required in the absence of the caretaker to provide out of hours and holiday access to the school.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide a cleaning service in specified areas of the site.
Key tasks:
- Clean areas of the establishment in accordance with the Building Cleaning Specification as directed by the headteacher or nominee.
- Operate cleaning machinery in accordance with instructions.
- Dilute and use cleaning materials as instructed.
- Collect and remove waste/rubbish from work area to collection point as directed.
- Clean and maintain cleaning equipment as instructed.
- Observe and comply with the Health and Safety Policy and Code of Practice for cleaning staff.
- Comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality.
- Open and close the premises and to liaise with out of hours key holders as required and if appropriate provide access, where possible, in the event of emergency situations, for contractors or for lettings.
Essential key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, values and behaviours
- Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
- Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Some knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.
- Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
- Willingness to clean any area of the school as requested by the caretaker and/or headteacher.
- Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out
- Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school and county, to further knowledge
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
Hours of Work: Ten hours per week Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day between 3.30pm and 7.00pm (To be agreed)
52 Weeks per year. 25 days holiday to be taken outside of term time.
Interviews: w/c 14th September 2026
Safeguarding Statement:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.