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Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
We are seeking a positive and diligent individual with a strong knowledge of cleaning practices and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards of hygiene. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and is dedicated to ensuring a clean and safe environment for our school community.
Position Details:

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:00
• Term Time Only
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning tasks across all areas of the school site
• Clean and sanitize toilets, the hygiene room, and the medical room
• Monitor and report low stock of cleaning supplies
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, quality standards, and general procedures
• Adhere to school policies and regulations

What We’re Looking For:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good knowledge of cleaning procedures and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards

The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

About Abbey School

Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
We would like you to work with us if you share our belief in changing lives for the better, and are compelled by our vision of developing a school for exceptional children which will be the very best of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Location
We meet the needs of our pupils in Grade II* listed buildings dating back to 1754, which are located in the heart of the historic city centre of Chester, in the beautiful surroundings of Abbey Square.
We really support our employees to make the most sustainable and healthy journey to work as part of our investment in staff well-being. Chester City Centre has excellent pedestrian access, Chester bus station is only a 5-minute walk away from Abbey Square, and Chester railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk and only 5-minute cycle ride.

Take your career in your own direction

We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, allowing you to have a very successful career with us.
Staff have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of our pupils.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to We Care which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Access to Medi Cash program for wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others