What skills and experience we're looking for
Working hours 3.30pm - 5.30pm (10 Hours per week) - Fixed term contract to 31st August 2025 - Term time only, plus 5 inset days, plus 6 weeks across school holidays
Are you passionate about creating a clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented School Cleaner to contribute to the overall cleanliness and hygiene of our school. You will be required to work.
The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting, to maintain a tidy and sanitary school environment.
- Clean and disinfect toilets, classrooms, offices, and common areas to ensure a healthy and safe atmosphere for all.
- Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school policies.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and effective cleaning operations.
The successful applicant will:
- Preferably possess prior experience in a school environment
- Demonstrate proficiency in cleaning tasks
- Exhibit effective communication skills
- Possess physical fitness for the role
- Display self-motivation
- Show dedication to fostering inclusivity for all children and their families
What the school offers its staff
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For further information contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, via email to officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk.
Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.