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ROLE: Cleaner

SCHOOL: Rawmarsh Community School

SALARY: WPT Band 2 £24796 (£8853 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Temporary Maternity Cover until September 2026

HOURS:15 hours per week, term time only plus all inset days

Do you take pride in a job well done? We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our facilities team, helping to create a sparkling, safe, and welcoming environment where our students can thrive.

About WPT 

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role 

As a Cleaner, you play a vital role in the daily running of the academy. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in your designated area. Working under the guidance of the Cleaning Supervisor or Caretaker, you will ensure that classrooms, corridors, and communal spaces are safe, sanitary, and ready for the school day. This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail will directly contribute to the health and well-being of our school community.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor/Caretaker, be responsible for the cleanliness of a specified area within the academy to ensure hygiene standards are maintained. This will include working to a set timescale.

• Undertake appropriate training to understand the correct ways to use and store cleaning equipment and domestic products in order to comply with Health and Safety regulations.

• Be vigilant to risks and hazards and ensure these are reported correctly under COSHH in order to maintain a high level of Health and Safety.

• Be responsible for replenishing hygiene items, such as soap and towels, in order to support staff, pupils, and visitors to maintain personal hygiene standards.

• Maintain required cleaning records to comply with Health and Safety and academy procedures.

• Work as a team with other cleaning staff to ensure the whole academy is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date - Noon, Monday 5th January 2026***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:

• Why are you applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned