Job Description

About the Role

Purpose of the Role:

To undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the school, as directed.

Responsibilities:

? Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as directed



? Operate / use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials, following appropriate training



? Store allocated equipment and materials safely and securely



? Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately ? Collect and dispose of waste



? Refill and replace soap, towels and other materials Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:



? Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods

Job Details

Salary:

12.65ph

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm

Location:

Parklands Primary School

Interviews:

Thursday 5th February 2026

What You Need to Succeed

Knowledge and Experience:

NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) Level 1 Safeguarding / Awareness of keeping children safe Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Understanding of the Schools Ethos, Vision and Values Manual Handling Competencies Communication (written and verbal) Listening Team working Customer Service

Further Information

Parklands PrimarySchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@parklands.school

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01243 788630

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01658.



Job Reference: SCHO01658