Job Description

Job Introduction

Cleaner


Hours: 10 per week, working Monday - Friday, all year round.

Salary: Grade 1 Scale Point 2

Actual Salary: 6,393.51 per annum

Location:
Pens Meadow School at Ridge Hill, Buckpool Way, Wordsley DY8 5ST
and
Pens Meadow School at Tiled House Lane, Pensnett DY5 4LN

We are excited that due to the development of our new building and increased capacity for additional pupils, the Governors of Pens Meadow School are seeking to appoint suitably experienced cleaners to join our friendly, hardworking team and help us to keep our school clean.


Pens Meadow currently provides quality education for 116 pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs including medical conditions and autism. Our staff team are committed to improvement, and we believe in high standards, teamwork and seeking the very best for every child in our care.


We are looking for experienced cleaners to join our team to ensure that our staff and pupils are provided with a meticulously clean working and learning environment. In return for an eye to detail and a willingness to work hard, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment.


We need:

A good timekeeper Reliable Flexible Self-motivated Organised Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Takes pride in their work. Understands the importance of good cleaning practices and safe us of chemicals and equipment.


No formal qualifications are required; however, a good standard of literacy and numeracy is required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974





Candidates are strongly advised to read the school's Safeguarding policy on our website.





Closing Date for applications: Sunday 20th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.


N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.


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