Cleaner

Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 18hrs 45mins per week 11.30am - 12.30pm & 3.15pm – 6.00pm Monday – Friday term time (with ‘consolidated’ school holiday hours for deep cleaning)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade B (approx. £13,150 per year subject to living wage rises)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have what it takes to join our effective, efficient and valued team of cleaning staff? We are looking for somebody who works hard, has high standards and a positive attitude to join the Yew Tree family.

The role will include working, independently and as part of a team, to maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the school. Previous experience of working in this field is preferable but full training will also be given.

Our cleaning staff are an integral part of our staff team so we are looking to appoint somebody who is keen to become part of our community. Working at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!

Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidates:

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic and caring children who are polite and well-mannered
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds
• A strong commitment to staff well-being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Employee Specification or contact our School Business Manager by emailing HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk

Please apply by completing the application form attached. We CANNOT accept CVs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Yew Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. This includes compliance with all aspects of the Equality Act and including support of the protected characteristics.

All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CLEANER JD.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE 2526.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

CLEANER PERSON SPEC.pdf - 435 KB (opens in new tab)

About Yew Tree Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 647 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Yew Tree Primary School website
• Email address: HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01922626926
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yew-tree-primary-school-ws5-4dx

Yew Tree moved in to a brand new £7m building in November 2019 and have developed an outstanding learning environment for our children. Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

Take a look around our amazing building and site at:

https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

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