Cleaner – GR9002
Scale A – £12.85
23.75 hours a week, term time plus one week.
Working hours – 6:30am to 11:15am
Required ASAP
Sidestrand Hall School is a vibrant Complex Needs setting for pupils aged 7–19, and we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute to a positive, supportive school environment.
Our school is uniquely situated on the stunning North Norfolk coast, set within 15 acres of woodland and open grounds. It is a beautiful and inspiring place to work, offering a welcoming community and a strong sense of purpose.
Why join us?
- A rewarding role where your work directly supports pupils and staff
- A positive, supportive team culture
- A generous pension scheme
- Access to an employee assistance program who provide a wide range of support for you and your family
- Access to musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation service
About the role:
You will help maintain high levels of cleanliness across the school, ensuring classrooms, communal areas and facilities are kept safe and hygienic. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, trustworthy and enjoys contributing to a purposeful environment.
Your responsibilities:
- To clean designated area of school to a high standard
- To replenish all sanitary materials
- To periodically clean other designated areas
- To ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean and in a good working order
- To comply and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures i.e. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH etc.
- To perform other duties of a like nature as required by the Headteacher
- To undertake annual training i.e. Keeping Children Safe in Education
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in commercial cleaning
- Strong understanding of COSHH requirements
- A flexible, positive, cando attitude
- Hardworking approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable timekeeping
- Ability to use your own initiative and work independently
Consideration of the role:
This physically active role involves regular bending, lifting, carrying, standing, and moving around the site for extended periods. Applicants should ensure they are comfortable with the physical demands of the position before applying.
Before you apply:
Please ensure you read the full job description and person specification. This will help you tailor your application and clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) covers this post and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role
Closing date: 9am 30 th March
Interview date: Week Commencing 13 th April
Please email your completed application to hr@sidestrandhall.norfolk.sch.uk
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by email.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We will process the personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us in connection with our recruitment processes, as outlined in this Privacy Notice.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerableadults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare, it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
