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School Cleaner (15/4047)

Douglas Ewart High School

£9,018.70

Join our award-winning school cleaning team

We’re proud of our award-winning service, recognised with:

* ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2022

* APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023

* Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024

* ASSIST – FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2025

We’re looking for a Cleaner to join our friendly, supportive team at Douglas Ewart High School. This role is ideal if you are looking for term-time, family-friendly hours in a job where your work is valued and appreciated.

About the role

You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. No previous experience is required - full training will be provided.

Your duties will include:

* Cleaning classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and shared areas

* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

* Supporting service improvements through our “Find it Clean, Keep it Clean” ethos

* Working independently with support from the wider team

Working hours

You will be required to work 14.5 hours per week, 39.8 weeks per year.

3pm – 6.54pm Monday to Friday

What we offer

*Term-time working with school holidays

(you will be expected to attend pre-arranged deep clean dates throughout the year)

*Full training and a Personal Training Plan

*Uniform provided

*Career progression opportunities

*Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)

*Access to Viv-up, our wellbeing discounts platform with over 800 offers

*Cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and wellbeing champions

What we’re looking for

*A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail

*Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused

*Able to work independently and as part of a team

*Good communication skills are essential

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Important information

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Our commitment to equality

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those underrepresented in our organisation.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Paper applications call 01387 260406

The job activities listed are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended consistent with the job purpose.

Contact Details: Mary Fox

Email: Mary.Fox@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact: 07721 113 156

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