We are looking to appoint a Janitor/Cleaner to join our Cleaning Department.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Scale A, Pt 3, £12.85 /hour - (£24,796 FTE – please note that the salary for this post will be pro rata)

Hours: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm. 40 weeks/year (term time + 2 weeks)

Permanent

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Springwood High School: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

To maintain hygienic toilet/washroom facilities to a high standard and other school areas to protect student and staff health, and to ensure students do not abuse the facilities

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings.
• Clean floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate.
• Clean toilets to a high standard and other sanitary areas.
• Refill and replace consumables, ie, toilet paper, hand towel, handsoap, sanitary items. Manage stock levels and liaise with Asst Facilities Manager to re-order
• Collect and dispose of waste while travelling around site
• Undertake basic record keeping
• Report breakages/faulty equipment/H&S issues to Asst Facilities Manager
• Monitor/Supervise pupils use of toilets during breaks, reporting any patterns to Asst Facilities Manager
• Undertake special cleaning programmes during school holidays
• Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions and check/clean equipment regularly
• To be fully aware of, and comply with, all departmental instructions and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To be fully aware and to comply with the instructions under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (C.O.S.H.H.)
• Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team

Personal and Professional Conduct

A member of staff is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

For a full job description and to apply please copy the link below into your search and complete our online application form:

https://www.educationjobfinder.org.uk/job/953ae0f8-ef0f-49eb-8a91-b3e8bf4c74e6

Closing Date for Applications: 12th June 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.

Please click here to view a copy of the Trusts Leave and time off policy

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person