Job Description

School Cleaner

Required:

1st September 2025

Hours:

15hours per week (3:10pm to 6:10pm)

Term time only plus training days and 5 additional days

Actual salary:

8,461 to 8,728

(23,656- 24.404 FTE)

Argoed High School has a proven record of delivering high quality outcomes for our learners. We are a highly successful, 11-16 comprehensive with an excellent reputation in the community.

Key responsibilities:

To provide an efficient and effective cleaning service in specified areas of the school in accordance with health and safety instructions including COSHH. To be a team player and report directly to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Argoed High School is committed to the safety of its pupils and staff. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information on the post please contact Mrs Alison Wightman (HR and Admin Manager) on 01352 756414 or email alison.wightman@argoedhs.co.uk

To Apply:

Please attach a copy of your CV or email directly to contact@argoedhs.co.uk

1. DESCRIPTION

1.1 Post Title:

School Cleaner

1.2 MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide an efficient and effective cleaning service in specified areas of the school in accordance with health and safety instructions including COSHH.

1.3 POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reporting to - Cleaning Supervisor

1.4 MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

To clean designated areas of the school in accordance with the building cleaning specification as directed by the cleaning supervisor / line manager To operate all cleaning machinery in accordance with manufacturers' instructions in accordance with health and safety instructions To clean and maintain all work equipment in complying with manufacturer's instructions To use cleaning, chemicals and materials in accordance with COSHH and other relevant health and safety procedures To collect and remove waste / rubbish from designated areas to collection points as directed To comply with all procedures and instructions relating to school security and confidentiality

1.5 TASKS

To clean toilets, empty waste bins, mop floor areas, clean windows, walls, doors etc. including removing graffiti as directed ensuring designated areas in their former condition. To Comply with all cleaning related procedures of the school including the correct usage of cleaning chemicals in accordance with health and safety and COSHH regulations wearing PPE at all times To work with colleagues and cover any absences in order to maintain the cleanliness of the school. To use appropriate signage when undertaking cleaning tasks (e.g. wet floors warning signs) To hand in any sensitive information found during the course of undertaking cleaning tasks to the supervisor or other appropriate person for safekeeping To follow the order of cleaning tasks for each day as directed by the cleaning supervisor / line manager To inform the supervisor / line manager of any shortfall in cleaning materials so that stock levels are maintained To undertake all cleaning tasks in the designated areas within the timescale allocated by the line manager / cleaning supervisor To highlight any issues preventing cleaning tasks to be undertaken to the supervisor

Health & Safety

You are required to be aware of and comply with the school's Health and Safety policy at all times and act proactively in all matters relating to health and safety.

Confidentiality

During the course of your employment you may see, hear or have access to, information on matters of a confidential nature relating to the work of Argoed High School or to the health and personal affairs of pupils and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation.

Safeguarding Children

You are required to demonstrate your commitment to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people in the school. All staff are required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children and with all members of the school community and outside agencies, and exercise sound professional judgment which always focuses upon the best interests of the students and Argoed High School.

You are required to have satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance with barred list information. Your role requires you to observe and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times and avoid behaviour that might be misinterpreted by others. You must understand and carry out your duties in accordance with the responsibilities of being in a position of trust and dispatch your duty of care appropriately at all times. You will be expected to present a consistently positive image of the school and uphold public trust and confidence at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Training will be provided

Qualification

None, however a good attitude to work

Knowledge/skills

Able to work under direction

Use chemicals and operate cleaning machinery after training

Thoroughness and ability to work to pre-set timescales

Work constructively as part of a team

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 8,461.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025