Cleaner

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 3pm-6pm,Monday and Friday 2.30pm-5.30pm 39 Weeks per year (term time plus inset days) with the possibility of some additional work in the academy holidays to support external lettings Key Relationships/ All Staff

Liaison With:

Salary Scale: National Minimum Wage (21+ £12.71)

Closing date for applications:

19/10/2026

Interview date:

week of 19th October - date to be confirmed Start date: As soon as possible School website: Home - David Nieper Academy Contact information: Maria Barnes, CNET HR Manager mbarnes@christopherniepereducation.org Telephone: 01773 832331

The Role

To work under the direction and instruction of the Senior Cleaner and Site Manager to undertake individually, or as part of a team, providing efficient and effective cleaning support to the school including ensuring that the general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school. Maintenance and Cleaning Carry out cleaning tasks as directed by the appropriate supervisor to include: Mop sweeping Single solution mopping. Buffing Spray cleaning Damp wiping Waste disposal . Cleaning of toilet facilities and associated tasks required to achieve a high quality of cleanliness. Cleaning of fixtures and fittings. The use of appropriate cleaning equipment and machinery. Ensuring the safe use of chemicals, machinery and equipment when carrying out the cleaning function in line with current legislation, standards and Trust policies and procedures for Health and Safety and in accordance with training provided. Support to Academy (this list is not exhaustive but reflects the ethos of the academy) Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, so all staff appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy’s policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please follow the below link to view the Christopher Nieper Education Trust Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy:

Safeguarding Policy

Benefits

Ongoing training, support and mentoring will be provided Free access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite Parking Generous discount at the David Nieper Ltd factory shop