Cleaner

1 Month contract with a Local Authority

Job Description – Cleaner (City Academy)

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Leeds West Academy, Leeds

Job Purpose

To work as part of a cleaning team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across a large city academy, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across classrooms, corridors, offices, washrooms, and communal areas to a high standard
  


• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors and surfaces, ensuring all areas are hygienic and presentable
  


• Empty bins and dispose of waste in line with health and safety procedures
  


• Replenish cleaning supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls as required
  


• Work collaboratively with other cleaning staff to ensure all assigned areas are completed efficiently within set timeframes
  


• Follow cleaning schedules and report any maintenance issues, damages, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor
  


• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and in accordance with guidelines
  


• Maintain a tidy and organised cleaning storage area at all times
  


• Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and security procedures
  

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a school or large facility, is preferred
  


• Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is desirable
  


• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe handling of cleaning chemicals is an advantage
  

Qualifications

• Basic education (GCSE or equivalent preferred)
  


• Understanding of health and safety practices is desirable
  


• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  


• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
  


• Physical ability to carry out cleaning tasks and meet the demands of the role
  

Additional Information

• Pay rate: £15.37 per hour
  


• Hours/ Week:15 hours
  


• Enhanced DBS required
  


• Location: Leeds West Academy Leeds, LS131DQ
  


• Working patter: onsite.
  


• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule