Premises Cleaner

Job Title: Premises Cleaner Location: Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln Contract: Permanent Salary Scale: Scale 1A, Point 3: £24,796 (FTE) Hours: 20 per week - Monday to Friday 3pm - 7pm - Term time plus 5 days (39 weeks total) per year Actual Salary: £11, 413 Reports to: Site Manager / Caretaker What does a Premises Cleaner do? You are the guardian of our learning environment. By providing an effective on-site cleaning service, you ensure our classrooms and communal spaces are safe, hygienic, and ready to inspire our pupils every single day. Key Responsibilities: Maintain High Standards: Use professional domestic and industrial equipment to clean floors, windows, and work surfaces to a specified quality. Ensure Safety & Hygiene: Replenish essential supplies and strictly follow Health and Safety requirements to protect our school community. Care for our Site: Perform routine equipment checks, manage waste removal, and report any maintenance issues or vandalism promptly. Support our Pupils: Monitor student conduct and intervene when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all visitors and staff. Who We Are Looking For We want someone who takes immense pride in their work and understands that a clean school is a successful school. Experienced: You have a background in cleaning, ideally within a school, and understand COSHH and Health & Safety practices. Skilled: You can operate industrial cleaning machinery and maintain accurate cleaning records. Reliable: You are punctual, organised, and have a keen attention to detail. A Team Player: You are friendly, polite, and happy to work both independently and as part of a dedicated team. Why join Hartsholme Academy? At Hartsholme Academy, we believe that success and happiness for all come from a supportive, "open door" culture where every voice matters. We aren’t just looking for someone to maintain our building; we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our resilient, close-knit school family. As our Premises Cleaner, you are more than a staff member—you are the guardian of the environment where our children thrive, play, and grow. A Culture of Community: We pride ourselves on being a "community family." You will work alongside professionals who lean on one another, celebrate diversity, and truly value the vital role you play in our school’s daily life. An "Open Door" Philosophy: We believe in transparency and support. From the leadership team to the pupils, we foster an environment where you are heard, respected, and empowered. Direct Impact: You will be responsible for maintaining the safe, happy, and vibrant space our children deserve. If you take pride in your work and want to see the direct impact of your efforts on our children’s faces, you’ll fit right in! Our Trust Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.