SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
All information is stored securely and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a hard-working and dedicated a School Cleaner to work in our friendly school. You will work as part as a team, undertaking various cleaning duties throughout the school to ensure our children’s learning environment is always clean. For a successful candidate we offer permanent contract working on a part-time basis starting in September 2025.
In particular, successful applicants should have:
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- Experience of similar work
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- Ability to work constructively as part of a team
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- Ability to relate well to children and to adults
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- Good organising and prioritising skills
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- Ability to keep accurate cleaning records
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- Evidence of a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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- Ability to work flexibly to suit school needs
You should:
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- Have good communication skills
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- Have the ability to use initiative
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- Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
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- Be ready to work as part of a team
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- Use time effectively to ensure all spaces are ready for learning
Weekly Working Hours
Cleaner – working 25 hours per week (ideally 4.00-9.00pm daily, 5 x 5 hours across the week) , Term time only plus INSET Days (39 weeks per year)
Please note that the school is flexible regarding the working hours for the right candidate. For example 6.00-9.00pm (or anytime between 4.00-9.00pm) and a 7.00-9.00am as a split shift, as cleaning can continue before the school re-opens in the morning. However, we would need the five hours to be worked between 4.00-9.00pm (when the school closes) and between 7.00am (when we open) and 9.00am (when school starts).
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.