Priory School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BH £12.45 per hour 15 hours per week/12.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year Permanent Reference: 7040 Required as soon as possible Role 1: 15 hours per week Role 2: 12.5 hours per week We are looking for a dedicated School Cleaner to join our team and help maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic learning environment for students and staff. This role is essential in ensuring the school meets high cleanliness and health standards, including handling hazardous materials when necessary. As a school cleaner, you will be responsible for cleaning designated areas of the school, following health and safety procedures, and ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard. This includes general cleaning duties, waste disposal, sanitisation of high-touch surfaces, and responding to spills and hazardous material clean-ups when required. Key Responsibilities Clean and maintain allocated areas of the school site in line with the daily/weekly work rota. Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop uncarpeted floors, and machine clean where practicable. Empty bins and remove waste to designated areas, ensuring correct disposal procedures are followed. Clean and sanitise classrooms, communal areas, offices, and high-touch surfaces such as desks, door handles, and light switches. Safely handle and clean hazardous materials, including bodily fluids, using appropriate PPE and following school procedures. Maintain toilet and washroom hygiene, including replenishing toiletries and cleaning basins, tiles, and mirrors. Clean internal and external door glass, windows at ground level (up to 11 feet), and light fixtures as required. Carry out deep cleaning of internal surfaces and perform periodic maintenance cleans during school holidays. Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and school health and safety policies. Report any maintenance or health and safety concerns to the relevant staff. If you take pride in creating a spotless and inviting space, we would love to hear from you We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company events Access to various memberships and discount schemes Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers. Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential. As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. To find out more: For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitmenteasterneducationgroup.ac.uk How to apply: Please read the Job Description (pdf) Completed applications should be made via our: recruitment portal If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Closing date: 8am, 24 February 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.