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Southwick Community Primary School - Cleaner

Sunderland City Council

Job Description

Cleanerandnbsp;

Hours: 12.5 hours per week (all year round)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 1 andpound;12.85 p/h (andpound;25,949.00 FTE pro rata to hours worked)

Reporting to: School Business Manager / Headteacher

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Post to commence as soon as possibleandnbsp;

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic cleaner to join our strong and very supportive team.

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We are looking for a someone who:

andnbsp;Is able to manage time effectively

Is able to work both alone and in a team

Has an awareness of health and safety procedures

Has high expectations of themselves

Is an excellent team player

Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy Main Duties:

Cleaning the school site

Vacuuming carpeted areas and washing floors

Sweeping uncarpeted areas

Emptying and cleaning bins

Spot cleaning of spillages

Cleaning desks, seats, sills and skirting boards

Cleaning toilet areas and replenishing toiletries

Cleaning doors and windows

Checking stock levels of cleaning materials

Reporting all defects/hazards immediately to the caretaker or supervisor

As a School we can offer you:

A committed and dedicated staff that are driven to raising standards.

A very supportive working environment.

The post holder must:

Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.

Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.

Carry out their duties with full regard to the Councilandrsquo;s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.

Comply with the Councilandrsquo;s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.andnbsp;

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.andnbsp;

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Hard copy version of the completed forms should be returned to Southwick Community Primary School, Shakespeare Street, Southwick,

SR5 2JX

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Electronic copy version of completed forms should be emailed to [email protected]

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Application forms should be marked for the attention of the Headteacher/Business Manager.

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Closing Date: 24th June 2026 NOON

Shortlisting: 24th June 2026 PM

Interview dates to be arranged for: W/C 29th June 2026

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Good luck with your application