Evening CleanerEDV​/OSSMA​/

About This Role

Work where it matters most. Achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Working Weeks: 43 weeks per year (39 weeks school time including inset days & 20 days during school holidays)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 15:30 – 18:30;
Wednesday: 14:30 – 17:30. Total: 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week

The Evening Cleaner will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out cleaning tasks throughout the Academy, including deep cleaning during holiday periods
• Maintaining health and safety standards and reporting any concerns
• Handling cleaning chemicals safely and in line with COSHH requirements
• Following all Academy policies and procedures

• Be a dedicated team player who builds strong relationships with colleagues
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing demands
• Be motivated, resilient, reflective, and have a positive attitude
• Be punctual and reliable
• Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Have an understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices
• Be willing to undertake relevant training
• Be trustworthy and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
• Be able to manage time effectively
• Work independently using initiative, while contributing as part of a team

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact.

If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

• Excellent support from an experienced team
• Friendly staff and motivated students
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards
• Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy, with rewards including private health insurance, retail discounts, emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles
• A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time
• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further

Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

If you require any further information, please contact Dani Silk (HR Officer) via email to

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies