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Job Introduction

Hours: 11hrs (Monday to Thursday 6am - 8.15am and Friday 6.30am - 8.30am)

Salary: Grade 1 - £25,614 pro rata

Start date: ASAP as soon as satisfactory clearances are received

The Governors of Brook Primary School are seeking to appoint an eager and committed Cleaner to join a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive cleaning team.

You will need to be diligent, efficient and professional. In addition, it is essential that you have the ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.

No formal qualifications are required, however, a good standard in literacy and numeracy is required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

Duties will include: -

Routine cleaning of designated areas of premises and furnishings, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing, removal of waste, etc.

To detect and report any premises defects to the Site Manager

Any other duties which reasonably fall within the role of the post holder

The successful candidate will: -

Be reliable and flexible

Have an attention to detail

Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines, and produce work to the required standards and to agreed deadlines

Be able to adhere to health and safety legislation and the statutory regulations including COSHH

Undertake training and development as required for the role

Have enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Have a professional attitude

The successful candidate will work flexibly and as part of a team cleaning all areas of the school, to maintain the required standard of hygiene to ensure that our school is kept clean and safe for all children and staff in attendance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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