Cleaner

Job Title

Cleaner (mornings or afternoons)

• Start date:
  
  September 2026
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  14.25 Hours per Week
• Working year: 42 weeks per year (term time + 3 weeks)
• Grade: 1, SCP 3 (pro rata)

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands. Kinver High School is a thriving, inclusive school committed to supporting all students in achieving their full potential.

Cleaners are responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties, ensuring the school is cleaned daily to the required standard/specification. They must use safety equipment, wear appropriate protective clothing, use warning signs, and observe hazards to staff and students. Compliance with the Trust’s Health and Safety practices is mandatory.

Previous experience working in a school or other educational setting is desirable but not essential. A willingness to learn and adapt to the school environment is required.

The role offers flexibility with early morning or afternoon shifts. The patterns are as follows:

• Morning:
  Mon 7:00‑10:30am, Tue 7:00‑9:30am, Wed 7:00‑9:30am, Thu 7:00‑9:30am, Fri 7:00‑10:15am
• Afternoon:
  Mon 2:30‑6:00pm, Tue 3:30‑6:00pm, Wed 3:30‑6:00pm, Thu 3:30‑6:00pm, Fri 2:30‑5:45pm

• Experienced and supportive team
• Considerable opportunities for career development
• Excellent facilities and a positive environment
• A comprehensive induction package
• Access to CPD and professional development

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, the Trust will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available incidents or concerns that may pose a safeguarding risk. The role is subject to Enhanced DBS checks, including the Children’s Barred List. All required pre‑employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.

Findings from any checks will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed ther details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

We are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Tyler Brooks, HR Support Officer – tbrookscation. Please request further details by contacting us.