Morning Cleaner and Afternoon Cleaner - Bournemouth School For Girls
Thank you for your interest in our role of Cleaner. We have one vacancy for a morning cleaner, and one vacancy for an afternoon cleaner.
Bournemouth School for Girls is a busy school and we are proud to say we have a wonderful community of staff and students. We are located off Castle Lane West in Bournemouth, close to the Castle Point Shopping Centre and on a road with regular bus services to most areas. The school is large and to keep this an appropriate learning environment we have a good sized and friendly cleaning team. Many of our cleaners have been with us for years and we are pleased to maintain this continuity by being a supportive employer.
We currently have a permanent position available within our cleaning team for an afternoon cleaner commencing September 2025. The role is for 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday and working hours of 3:45pm to 5:45pm, term time only plus training days. Our aim is to find a person who will wish to help us maintain our school and enjoy the benefits all our permanent staff enjoy.
You will need to have experience of cleaning within a commercial setting, some understanding of COSHH requirements but most importantly be diligent, hardworking and reliable.
This information pack contains details of the post, terms and conditions and the school.
Applications need to be submitted on the Application Form for Support Staff which can be found on our website www.bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk
Applications may be submitted by post or by email to Lisa McKenzie, [email protected] by the closing date of 10am on Monday 30 June.
Interviews will be conducted week commencing 7 July. Should you have not been contacted by this date then please assume you have been unsuccessful. We appreciate your time in applying.
Job Description
Post Title: Cleaner
Responsible to: Premises Manager
Core Purpose of the Role
To undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule.
· To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
· To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Senior Cleaner (or other nominated supervisor).
· To observe health and safety and security requirements.
· Complete any appropriate records or documentation as required.
· Maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school.
· Ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.
Knowledge and Skills
No formal qualifications are required. Initial training in basic cleaning methods and the use of associated materials and equipment will be provided within the induction period and further training provided thereafter, as required.
Academy Ethos and Culture
· To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews.
· To engage actively in the appraisal review process.
· To play a full part in the life of the Academy community; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
· To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed.
Salary and Benefits
The post holder for each position will be paid on a fixed-point Grade 2, Point 3, £24,027 p.a. FTE, £12.45 per hour (pay award of about 3.5% pending).
These are term time, part time contracts which include staff training days. Working days are Monday to Friday. Morning Cleaner 6.30am to 8.30am / Afternoon Cleaner 3:45pm to 5:45pm, paid for 44.85 weeks per year.
Annual leave is added to weeks worked and taken during school holiday periods, and pay is divided into 12 monthly payments.
Local government defined benefit pension scheme.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, gym, technology, mobile, car leasing.
Access to wellbeing resources, discounts and other special offers for services.
Free parking on site.
Company funded medical cash-back scheme.
Terms and conditions
The post is subject to successful completion of 6 months’ probationary period, satisfactory references, medical and DBS clearance.
As part of the recruitment process Bournemouth School for Girls will undertake social media checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ.
Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates should note that the school will carry our social media searches in line with the guidance in KCSIE 2023.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please specify if you are applying for Morning Cleaner or Afternoon Cleaner.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Afternoon Cleaner
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
