The Job:
The Heights Burnley seek to appoint a School Cleaner to join the school from January 2026 on a permanent contract working term time only (39 weeks per year). The actual salary for this position is £10,314 to £10,642 per annum.
What does this job do?
- To provide efficient and effective cleaning support to the School, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
- Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
- Sweeping/mopping floors
- Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
- Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
- Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
- Using chemical agents as directed by the site manager in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Keep a check on cleaning stock levels and inform the Caretaker/SBM of low stock levels (eg. cleaning products)
What are the job requirements?
- Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
- Ability to work both as a member of a team and on own and to deal with any unexpected problems that may arise
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and precautions as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials (COSHH)
- Flexible approach to changing work tasks
About The Heights- Burnley:
We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.
We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.
With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.
Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
- Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
- Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to government pension schemes.
- Free parking.
- Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
- Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
- Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – dbury@theheightsburnley.com
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.