Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a conscientious and reliable cleaner to join our experienced and friendly team. The successful applicant will carry out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for our children.
Main Responsibilities are:
To undertake the cleaning of the school buildings using the necessary chemicals and equipment.
To carry out a range of Cleaning duties, including sweeping, vacuum cleaning, floor polishing, dusting, mopping, maintaining sanitary items, etc.
To comply with legislation, school procedures and safe working practices.
To report faults and hazards to their Supervisor, as soon as possible.
To assist members of the school Cleaning staff with other duties, as required.
To undertake training relevant to their job, in order to ensure that their work is carried out to the highest possible standard.
To work on own initiative, unsupervised whist carrying out their duties.
To have a helpful attitude towards all stakeholders needs, at all times.
You will:
have a basic understanding of different cleaning methods and equipment.
be able to be trained to carry out a range of cleaning duties, including using different equipment and materials safely.
have a basic awareness of Health and Safety.
be able to work as part of a team
be able to work on own initiative and to ask for help when required.
In return we offer:
a welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven
towards continuously raising standards.
a happy working environment with friendly and well-behaved children,
excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
calm and purposeful environments
excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
suitable training, including First Aid, where required.
career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
How to apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you'd be suited to one of our roles we'd love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://transformtrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.
Any questions or queries should be directed to Patrick Talbot at Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, Westbourne View, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. NG17 2HT Email: bforestoffice@bforest.notts.sch.uk Telephone: 01623 553189
Closing date for applications : 9.00am 13th October 2025
Interviews will be held on: 17th October 2025
Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9,300 children in 26 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.
We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.
We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.
Safeguarding
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education
All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical checks, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance and completion of safeguarding children in education training.
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