Cleaner

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Car scheme
 
Full job description
Salary
Grade 1, £12.26 per hour, term time only

Contractual hours
10

Basis
Part Time

Job type
Support Staff - Other

Location
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG1+ 7AP

Job category
Cleaning

Date posted
23/05/2025

Job reference
R0511+


Queen Elizabeth’s Academy are looking for a looking for Cleaners to join our highly focused and dedicated staff. The cleaner role will undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other academy activities.
Positions available will be working 10 hours per week over 5 days, mornings (6am to 8am) or afternoons (3pm to 5pm), term time only. There is also the option to work up to an additional 4 weeks during school holidays.
This post would suit a new entrant to the profession with relatable experience or an experienced cleaner.
The successful candidate will:
Carry out cleaning tasks set out in the academy's cleaning schedule.
Use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.
Observe health and safety and security requirements.
Complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Academy.
Maintain good working relationships with other academy staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the academy.
Ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.

The ideal candidate will have:
Some knowledge of Health Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.
Knowledge of COSHH and the safe use of chemicals.
Knowledge of cleaning best practises
Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise

Why join Queen Elizabeth’s Academy?
We are a growing secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 850 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Tracy Piper, Business Manager at tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.
www.queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk
Queen Elizabeth's Academy, 150 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG1+ 7AP
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Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
Employee Assistance Programme
GP helpline
Health and wellbeing advice and support
Eyecare vouchers
Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 2+ June 2025
Start date: as soon as possible

About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy. Read more