Part-Time School Cleaner; Evenings, Term Time

Cleaner

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 1 scp 3 Actual Salary £7,455.67 (£24,796 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027

Working pattern: Term Time Plus 2 weeks during the summer break

Hours per week: 12.5hrs per week 3:15pm to 5:45pm

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 8th June 2026

St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School is currently seeking a cleaner to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑ac‑academy trust.

• To provide a cleaning service within the school premises against agreed specifications
• To perform commercial cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising
• To clean, wash, sweep, polish, dust, empty litter bins and dispose of waste in designated areas including toilets and associated facilities, and fixtures and fittings using, where appropriate, powered equipment
• To become conversant with the operational and maintenance of cleaning and maintenance equipment
• To keep cleaning equipment in a safe and clean condition and to report any unsafe electrical equipment to the office immediately
• To store chemicals and consumables in a safe and secure place and to ensure efficient and effective usage
• To order chemicals and consumables as necessary either through the Site Manager or Head Teacher, ensuring that stock levels do not fall to an unacceptable level
• To inform line management of problems, actual or potential, relating to the delivery of cleaning service
• Clean toilet areas and restock supplies as needed
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive relationships with all pupils, parents, carers, colleagues, governors, trustees and members, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and acting as a role model to students through appropriate personal presentation and professional conduct
• To take responsibility for and to participate in continuing professional development
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the School’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and current legislation
• To follow formal work practices, and Health and Safety procedures at all times
• To understand and follow cleaning schedules and instructions

• Has a conscientious and diligent work ethic
• Has high standards and takes pride in delivering a quality service
• Is friendly and able to communicate in a professional manner with both students and staff
• Is able to listen to, understand and follow instructions
• Understands Health & Safety and COSHH regulations in relation to safe working practice in undertaking your role
• Is a role model with the personal qualities the school wishes to instil in young people
• Is willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving organisation
• Is a great team player, friendly and professional

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures
• A working environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status, or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people who identify with those characteristics.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including a children’s barred list check and satisfactory references.

Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.