Cleaner

Cleaner (Permanent) 

Start date:  ASAP 

Contract type:  Permanent  

Salary: £24027 (8279.70 pro rota) based on 12.5 hours per week.  

Interviews: TBC – applications will be considered as received and interviews arranged accordingly 

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our site team. You will play an important role in ensuring the academy is clean, hygienic, and safe for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail and pride in your work will make a meaningful difference every day. 

 Key Responsibilities   

• Work as part of the cleaning team across the academy, ensuring all areas are kept clean, hygienic, and safe to the required standard 

• Use cleaning equipment and materials correctly and safely, in line with Health and Safety policies and procedures 

• Carry out deep cleaning and evening cleaning sessions during school holidays and throughout the year, as directed by the Operations Manager or Cleaning Supervisor 

• Provide cover for other cleaning staff when required 

• Actively promote the safety and welfare of children and young people 

• Ensure compliance with Ark’s data protection rules and procedures 

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues and external contacts at all levels 

• Work collaboratively with Ark Central and other academies in the network to share good practice and offer support where needed 

• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Experience in cleaning, preferably in a school or similar environment 

• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently with minimal supervision 

• Ability to follow relevant policies and procedures effectively 

Behaviours 

• A genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every pupil 

• Strong awareness of safeguarding and welfare concerns, with the ability to take appropriate action when needed 

• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education, regardless of background 

• Professional outlook, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

• A team player who works collaboratively and uses initiative 

• Calm and professional under pressure 

Other Requirements 

• Right to work in the UK 

• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students 

• Willingness to undertake training as required 

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check 

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.   

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.  

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.