Cleaner EDV/2025/OSSMA/74740 - #141965

About This Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed cleaner to work between 3.30pm - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year, to start as soon as possible.

Duties

The purpose of the cleaner is to provide cleaning services to support the academy in delivering effective teaching and learning for our students, including but not limited to the following duties:

• Cleaning duties throughout the Academy including specialist cleaning during holiday periods such as deep cleans.
• Key Holder responsibility
• Maintaining health and safety and reporting any concerns to the manager.
• Awareness of COSHH and ensuring chemicals are handled correctly.
• Ensuring practice is in line with Academy policies and procedures.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues.
• Be flexible to changing demands of the post
• Be driven, motivated, adaptable, resilient, reflective and have a good sense of humour.
• Be punctual and reliable
• Take pride in a job well done, committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• An understanding of H&S and hygiene are important.
• Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role
• Trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Initiative and the ability to work without supervision, but as part of a team
  
  

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in creating a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
  
  

If you require any further information, please contact George Johnson via [email protected] or on 01782 882200.

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974