Cleaner - Saint John's C of E Primary School (Cheltenham)

Grade Grade 2 (pts 3) £24,796 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Part Time (15 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 20/03/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 13/04/2026

Saint John’s is a one-form entry Church of England Primary School. We value being part of a caring and culturally diverse community. Our aim is to be a school where we all flourish, children and adults alike. The Governing Body of Saint John’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an evening Cleaner.

The roles and expectations for these posts are outlined in the job description and person specifications, both available on request from the office. Ideally, we would be looking for a candidate that could fulfil both roles but we will consider separate applications.

The cleaning position is for 15 hours a week, Monday – Friday for three hours a day between the hours of 3.15pm and 6.15pm. This job is during term time only but including inset days. There is some flexibility about the exact timings and there might be slightly more hours for the right person.

We also have opportunities for working within the school in a Midday Supervisor role. This can be discussed further at interview.

We can offer you:

· A happy school with vibrant, enthusiastic and well-behaved children

· A welcoming and dedicated team of staff

· A supportive Governing Body

· A commitment to support your own professional development.

Job Description – Cleaner Role

To be responsible for cleaning Saint John’s CE Primary School during term time, including inset days

General responsibilities

Comply with the policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security and data protection, reporting all concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

Specific duties

Ensure school security entry and exit is completed appropriately
Clean, sweep, vacuum and mop of classrooms and other areas within the school each day
Clean all toilets – infants, juniors, staff and the disabled toilet each day
Empty litter and food bins
Other aspects of cleaning (polishing/dusting) on a weekly/monthly basis, as directed by School Business Manager
Occasional use of powered equipment for cleaning furniture or flooring
Report any significant problems, concerns or mishaps to the School Business Manager/Caretaker
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the cleaner will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Head Teacher or School Business Manager.

Experience

Previous experience of cleaning jobs (essential)

Previous experience working in a school (preferred but not essential)

Personal and Professional Qualities

The ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team

A good level of physical and mental health in order to fulfil the physical responsibilities of the post

Additional skills and interests which would be of benefit to the school

Additional Requirements

A willingness and ability to attend appropriate meetings and training

Good reliability and punctuality

Good health and attendance record – holiday will be taken during designated school holidays

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: Company pension

Work Location: In person

A DBS will be required prior to appointment

Evidence of professional development undertaken

Two fully supported professional references required

The evidence for these will be assessed at application, in interview and through references.

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview.

The school reserves to right to appoint before the closing date.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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