School Cleaner

Specialist SEN School

Location: Torton, Kidderminster

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time Only

Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm)

Salary: £11,810.75 - £12,284.25: FTE - £26,769.60 - £28,038.40)

We are working with a specialist SEN school to recruit a reliable and conscientious School Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

This role plays an important part in supporting children and young people with additional needs by ensuring the school environment is hygienic, well-maintained and fit for learning.

About the Setting

The school supports children and young people with special educational needs, including SEMH and Autism. Set within spacious grounds, the environment is designed to promote wellbeing, safety and positive development for pupils who may have experienced challenges in previous educational settings.

The Role

As a School Cleaner, you will be responsible for cleaning a wide range of areas across the school, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

You will work independently and as part of a wider site team, playing a key role in maintaining a safe, organised and pleasant learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Spot cleaning spillages
• Wiping furniture, ledges, doors, paintwork and glass
• Emptying and cleaning bins daily
• Cleaning toilets, including sanitary fittings and surrounds
• Cleaning kitchens, showers, halls, corridors and offices
• Dusting, cobweb removal and polishing handrails and woodwork
• Replenishing janitorial and toilet supplies
• Ensuring windows are closed, lights are switched off and buildings are secure after cleaning
• Storing cleaning equipment safely and correctly
• Undertaking additional cleaning duties as required

About You

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining a clean and respectful environment within a school setting.

Skills & Experience

• Cleaning experience in a school or SEN environment (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of confidentiality in a school setting
• Awareness of health & safety procedures
• COSHH knowledge (training provided)
• First Aid certification (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a supportive organisation that values the vital role support staff play in helping young people thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute positively to a specialist education environment on a consistent, term-time basis.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.