Cleaner

In this role, you will play an important role in creating a positive and welcoming experience for our school community, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their success and wellbeing.

We're looking for a Cleaner to join our team at The Hyndburn Academy, to ensure a clean internal environment of the school premises to support the professional delivery of the school curriculum.

Key responsibilities include:

• To ensure that a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the school on a daily basis.
• To use cleaning materials appropriately in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and COSHH regulations and/or as directed by your supervisor, to inform the supervisor when stocks are low.
• All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during main school holidays
• To clean internal windows including door glass and external windows (ground level only) on a planned rotation
• To be aware of their responsibilities for Health & Safety and fire safety, appropriate training will be given for this.
• To take pride in a job well done, committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• To be punctual, reliable and trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information

The successful candidate must:

• Have a proactive and reliable approach to work
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering an excellent service, can manage multiple priorities effectively and maintains a high level of attention to detail. You will be playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

The Hyndburn Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit the school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the details below.