CLEANING STAFF REQUIRED
(Temporary and Permanent)
Monday to Friday
Morning and Afternoon Shifts Available
Hours scheduled between 6:00am to 8:30am and 3:00pm to 6:15pm
Term time only (plus 3 weeks during the school holidays)
£12.17 per hour
We believe that our success starts with having a passion for delivering first class service standards throughout our busy school. As a valued member of our Facilities Management Team you will receive training, on-going support, a competitive salary and membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Previous experience is not essential but taking pride in your work and having a flexible approach is. These are term time posts with some additional hours to be arranged in the school holidays. The hours available could be combined as one shift.
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a mixed selective 11-18 Single Academy Trust. The school is not only a historic school but also one which is forward-thinking, welcoming and responsive. We have two sites in Clitheroe, half a mile apart. Our York Street site is home to the thriving and vibrant Sixth Form with over 667 students on roll. Our Chatburn Road site is where our heavily over-subscribed Main School is located; we currently have 808 Main School students on roll, set to increase to 900 by September 2027 taking capacity to 1,613 students.
The school is a centre of excellence and one of the highest achieving schools in the country, we were judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022. Our school is renowned for high quality teaching and learning, outstanding pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular provision.
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this role please contact Mr Gerry Van Der Merwe, Estates Manager for an informal discussion on 07734 848 253.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website: with completed application forms should be returned by email to: bursar@crgs.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 28th March 2025 and interviews are expected to take place week commencing 31st March 2025.
Core Purpose of the Role:
• To undertake, normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within the school premises to ensure that they are maintained in a clean, hygienic and well-presented manner.
Main Duties:
• Vacuum floor coverings.
• Buffing vinyl floor coverings.
• Mopping floor coverings.
• Emptying waste bins.
• Dusting & polishing of designated areas.
• Dusting & polishing of fixtures and fittings.
• Wet wiping/disinfecting fixtures and fittings.
• Wet wiping/disinfecting ledges, desks, chairs and tables.
• Cleaning/disinfecting toilets and shower areas.
• Wiping walls in classrooms and circulation areas.
• Internal windows and window ledges.
• Using appropriate powered equipment/cleaning machinery, vacuum, buffer, scrubber/dryer.
• Duties may vary between school sites, term and closure periods.
• To follow all health and safety regulations regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and safe working practices.
• Any other reasonable duties as defined by the line manager.
Contribution to Whole School:
• To work within and promote all school policies and procedures.
• To be aware of the responsibilities relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning.
• To attend skill training and participate in personal/performance development as required.
• To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.
• To work positively and inclusively so that the school provides a workplace and delivers a service that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities.
• To uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school.
• To be aware of the confidential nature of issues arising within a school and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Conditions of Service:
• Conditions of service are in accordance with the National Joint Council Conditions of Service relating to Local Government staff.
• The post is term time only plus three weeks to be worked during the school holidays, agreed with the Bursar.
• Hours for the post will be for the benefit of the school but are expected to be Monday to Friday between 6:00am to 8:30am and 3:00pm to 6:15pm.
• The post holder is an employee of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and will be expected to work at either school site.