What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking hard-working and dedicated Cleaners to work at school. You will work individually or as part of a team, undertaking various cleaning duties throughout the school providing a professional service for staff and students. You will work under the direction and instruction of the Site Manager, to undertake the cleaning of designated areas to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are upheld at all times.
The Role:
We take pride in the presentation of our School and provide our students with the best environment to learn. We require a Cleaner who will be responsible for the cleaning of classrooms, offices, entrances and social areas and other areas of the School to achieve and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.
What the school offers its staff
About Us:
At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.
We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.
How Should You Apply?
If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website
Completed applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk.
Further information about the school is available on the school website
Protection of children:
Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the
Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.