Cleaner - Wednesbury Oak Academy

Job Details

Wednesbury Oak Academy is seeking to appoint a highly dedicated Cleaner to support the site team. We are looking for a friendly, reliable, efficient Cleaner to work as part of the cleaning team. Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

The successful applicant will;

• be able to provide efficient and effective cleaning support, including ensuring that security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards, in a timely fashion by using the correct methods
• the post holder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified are adhered to
• to carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as necessary or as requested by your line manager
• have a basic knowledge/experience of using products and equipment used in cleaning
• have the practical ability in polishing, dusting, cleaning, washing and sweeping
• have proven ability to be able to converse positively with Caretaking/Facilities management and teaching staff
• be able to adopt a flexible approach to the post
• have a broad knowledge of Equal Opportunities
• have knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to cleaning and hygiene

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

You will join a team of friendly supportive professionals in an academy.

To apply please complete the application form and return it to [contact hidden]

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Please return application forms to the school either by email or post.

HOURS: 7.5 hours per week, term time only

GRADE:Grade B, SCP 4, (£25,185), Actual Salary - £4,445-£4,504 p.a.

LOCATION: Wednesbury Oak Academy, Greenacre Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0AR

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11th May 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received