School Cleaning Assistant

School Cleaner - Secondary School in Salford

Tradewind Recruitment | per hour | Immediate Start

Are you reliable, hardworking and take pride in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated Cleaner to work within a secondary school in Salford , helping to provide a hygienic, well-maintained and inviting environment for pupils, teachers and wider school staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to make a positive contribution to the daily running of a school. Whether you have previous cleaning experience or are looking to bring your strong work ethic and attention to detail into a new role, we would love to hear from you.

With an immediate start available and competitive pay of per hour , this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment through Tradewind Recruitment.

The Role - School Cleaner

As a Cleaner, you will play an important part in ensuring the school remains clean, tidy and ready for pupils and staff throughout the school day. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across designated areas of the school.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, staff rooms and other designated areas.
• Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, washrooms and other communal facilities.
• Wiping down desks, tables, surfaces and frequently touched areas.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Replenishing cleaning materials and hygiene supplies when required.
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Reporting any maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Following the school's cleaning procedures, health and safety guidance and safeguarding requirements.
• Working independently and as part of a team to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is conscientious, dependable and committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. You should understand the importance of providing a clean and safe environment in an educational setting.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in their work.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to complete tasks efficiently.
• The ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• A responsible approach to health, safety and the correct use of cleaning products.
• Professionalism, reliability and a willingness to support the wider school community.
• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school, office or similar environment, although relevant experience and transferable skills are welcome.

Most importantly, you must be dependable, take your responsibilities seriously and be willing to work in a school environment where safeguarding is a priority.

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS - Essential Requirement

Applicants must either already hold an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce or be willing to pay for one as part of the recruitment process.

If you do not currently have the required DBS, you can still apply, provided you are willing to cover the initial cost.

Good news: Tradewind Recruitment will reimburse the cost of your DBS after your 20th day of work.

Please ensure you are happy to meet this requirement before applying. All appointments will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

By applying for this opportunity through Tradewind Recruitment, you can benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay: per hour.
• Immediate start: The role is available to start as soon as possible, subject to the necessary checks.
• DBS cost reimbursement: The cost of your eligible DBS check will be reimbursed after your 20th day of work.
• A rewarding working environment: Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school for pupils and staff.
• Dedicated recruitment support: Guidance throughout the application and recruitment process from Tradewind Recruitment.
• An opportunity to make a difference: Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of a secondary school in Salford.

How to Apply

If you are a reliable and motivated individual looking for a new opportunity as a School Cleaner, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to (url removed) .

Please include your relevant cleaning experience, availability and confirmation that you either hold the required enhanced Child Workforce DBS or are willing to pay for one, with reimbursement available after your 20th day of work.

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Position: School Cleaner
Setting: Secondary School
Pay Rate: per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Recruitment Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Child Workforce DBS held or willingness to obtain one at your own initial cost

Apply today and take the next step towards joining a school where your hard work helps create a cleaner, safer and more welcoming environment for everyone. We look forward to receiving your CV! </p

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