Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

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The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Cleaning Operative

New Bridge Pathways, Oldham Town Centre

NJC point 3 - £25,614 (full time/ full year salary)

Actual Salary pro rata: £11,952 per annum

20 per week / Term time only (195 days) (6.30am-8.30am & 3pm-5pm)

Monday to Friday

Commencing as soon as possible

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, New Bridge Pathways provides a learning space and hub for Key Stage 4 & 5 pupils from our years 11 and 12 pathway population, based at a campus in the centre of Oldham.

We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and efficient cleaner based at the Pathways town centre site. The role involves general cleaning duties such as wiping down tables and surfaces, cleaning floors and toilets and using standard cleaning equipment such as mops and a vacuum cleaner. The successful candidates will be members of a small team of cleaning staff and will need to be available to assist with a deeper clean of the sites during the school holidays.

Previous experience is not essential although full training will be given. The successful candidates will be passionate about creating a welcoming environment through good hygiene standards. Key elements for any candidate are excellent attendance and reliability.

This is a part-time post (Monday to Friday), Please note that all staff may be required to work flexibly across the Group when needed. Candidates are welcome to arrange a visit or contact Steven Swindell, Premises Manager for further information on or email: sswindell

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC pt3 - £25,614 (full time/ full year salary)

Actual salary pro rata: £11,952 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Status: Permanent

Based: New Bridge Pathways

Closing Date: Thursday 8 October 2026 (9am)

Interviews: To be confirmed

Contact: Steven Swindell – sswindell or

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