Cleaner

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The Governing Body at Alfreton Nursery School wish to appoint a positive and enthusiastic person to join our team.

Our outstanding Nursery is expanding to open its doors to two year olds from September 2025, increasing our places from 65 to 75 children per session

We are a nurturing, inclusive, and vibrant Nursery School rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure every child thrives in a happy, safe, and stimulating environment.

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable cleaner to ensure our school remains clean and safe for all our staff and children.

We welcome visits prior to receiving applications, please contact Neil in the Office – 01773 520031 or email nbeeson@alftreton.derbyshire.sch.uk

Your responsibilities will include:

• Clean, dust, and disinfect sinks, basins, toilets, mirrors, windows, doors, and floors
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all nursery areas, corridors, and communal spaces
• Empty waste bins and dispose of rubbish and recyclables appropriately
• Ensure hand wash stations are stocked with soap and paper towels
• Follow COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) guidelines when using cleaning products 
• Store cleaning materials safely and securely
• Leave the nursery in a safe and secure condition at the end of each shift
• Work collaboratively with other staff members and report any maintenance issues
• Attend staff briefings or training sessions as needed 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is calm, patient, and kind with a sense of humour.
• Has good communication skills and works well in a team.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Has relevant experience (preferred, but not essential – training provided). 

We offer:

• A supportive and friendly team.
• A happy working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.

Hours of work: 3.00pm – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday 42 Weeks (Term time and 3 weeks)

Provisional Interview Date: 4 September 2025 afternoon.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.