Cleaner, Elementary School

Overview

Eastfield Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced Cleaner. 15 hours per week / 52-week contract (3:20pm - 6:20pm daily). Grade 2 (Wolverhampton City Council pay point 2-3) (£24,413 - £24,796). Actual salary £9,894 - £10,050.

Eastfield is a ‘GOOD SCHOOL’ – Ofsted January 2023

Eastfield Primary is a 2-form entry school for children aged between 5 to 11 years old, situated on a bus route, close to Wolverhampton City Centre in the East Park ward.

Diversity and Opportunity underpin our curriculum at Eastfield Primary School and our core values of Pride, Care, Respect and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do.

Our most recent Ofsted report said “pupils are safe and well cared for at this school…..pupils enjoy school….. parents show strong loyalty to the school……”

At Eastfield we use a restorative approach when supporting children and this underpins our positive behaviour for learning policy. We believe in ‘ready, respect and safe.’

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team to a very high standard. Experience of working / cleaning in a school environment would be an advantage and a good knowledge of health and safety in the workplace is required.

Experience of working in a school environment is preferred. A good knowledge of health and safety in the workplace is required.

If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience as detailed in the person specification and job description, further details, including an application form, are available here. Please be aware that we do not accept CVs or “one-click” applications. Email completed application forms to the School Business Manager prior to the closing date.

Closing Date:
Thursday 18th September 2025

Task and Site Walk:
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Interviews via Microsoft Teams:
Wednesday 24th September 2025

The recruitment procedure will consist of a face to face site walk and task to complete with our Caretaker and a short formal interview with representatives of the Governing Body and the school’s leadership team via Microsoft Teams. These activities will take place on separate days.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Safeguarding

Eastfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Attached documents
Eastfield Primary School Cleaners - JD & PS.pdf