St John’s Catholic Specialist School

Part time Cleaner 

Required ASAP 

Term time only – 10 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 3.30pm – 5.30pm, Friday 3.00pm-5.00pm – or Monday to Friday 6.30am to 8.30 am.

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life.

We are looking for a caring, dynamic and committed cleaner to join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues working at St John’s school. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.   

The role includes: 

• Sweeping, vacuum cleaning and mopping of floors.
• Emptying litterbins.
• Polishing and dusting of surfaces and fixtures and fittings.
• Cleaning of changing rooms, toilets and shower facilities, including replenishment of paper towels, toilet rolls and other disposables.
• Using appropriate powered equipment e.g. Scrubber Drier.
• To notify line management or other Senior member of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils or staff.
• To inform Site Supervisor of matters requiring attention e.g. light bulb replacement, blocked toilets
• To inform Site Supervisor when there is low stock of cleaning materials and other disposables
• To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment as appropriate.
• Additional cleaning for one-off occasions i.e. Open Evenings, Visits etc. 

At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures. 

In return, we can offer:

• Comprehensive training
• Coaching from knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
• A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff
• A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best

Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be. For further details and an application pack contact Miss S Holt - sarah.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)

Closing Date: Noon Friday 8 August 2025

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children.  We promote diversity and want a workforce, which reflects the population of Leeds. 

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.