Cleaner

About Us: Whipman Woods FHA is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive. About Flying High: Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way. Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders. Together, we make every day count. About the Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Cleaner to join our existing, fabulous team. Key Responsibilities - You'll undertake a full range of cleaning tasks to the required standards including: cleaning of classrooms, corridors, kitchen and toilet areas, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, floor buffing, emptying and cleaning of waste receptacles. - You'll use equipment, machinery and cleaning materials effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices to carry out your duties. - You'll check and report any faults with equipment, machinery or the building itself, to the Site Manager describing fully the nature of the faults. - You'll participate in relevant staff training programmes and carry out all duties in a responsible manner with due regard to the School's Health and Safety Policy. - You'll perform any additional duties related to the work of the section appropriate to the post, as and when required. We Are Looking For - Someone who is passionate about ensuring a clean and ensuring that the school remains a safe environment. - A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and can work as part of a team and on their own. - A dependable and flexible person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times. We Can Offer You: - A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration. - A warm and welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued. - A supportive and friendly team that works together to create a positive environment for children and staff. - Opportunities for relevant training and development to help you grow in your role. - Access to an employee assistance programme offering wellbeing and practical support. - The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day in a rewarding and valued role. Application Details We’d love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and offer a great opportunity to see our school in action. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact the school office. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.