Cleaner

Hawley Woods School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic cleanerto join our team to support with daily cleaning and housekeeping duties.

About the role:

• Daily cleaning throughout the whole school, including classrooms, specialist teaching rooms, staff rooms, offices and all internal circulation spaces according to work schedules and set standards
• To maintain all bathroom, toilet and shower areas in a hygienic condition according to set
• standards
• Participating in thorough deep cleaning of the school, especially for special events
• Using a range of cleaning equipment, aids and agents, including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and a range of appropriate cleaning materials
• Collecting of waste from bins, including recycling bins
• Adhering to good health and hygiene practices
• Storing safely all cleaning materials at the end of the duty period in the appropriate storage facility

Other reasonable additional duties which may be required from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in cleaning, preferably in a school or similar environment.
• A good understanding of health & safety and cleaning standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly and approachable
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team.

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).

We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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