17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£9,356.00 - £9,404.00 Annually (Actual) The salary advertised reflects the pro rata salary for this role, based on 48.93 weeks per year. The full-time equivalent FTE salary for this position is £24527 - 24654 per annum.

Cleaner (15 hours) job summary

The Fernwood School requires a part time cleaner to work 3 hours a day from 3.30-6.30pm on weekdays. The work involves carrying out a range of cleaning duties within classrooms, toilets, changing rooms, offices and across the site. Our team plays a vital role in providing a safe, hygienic, and effective learning environment for pupils. The main responsibilities of the role include:

1. To undertake cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuum cleaning, floor polishing, scrubbing, dusting, and the cleaning of touchpoints.

2. To use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials.

3. To collect and dispose of waste.

Previous experience of cleaning practices is preferred but is not essential as full training will be given. A basic understanding of cleaning processes and safe working practices and the ability to work as part of a team is required.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.

You will be a team player who can work effectively and independently, follow instructions and take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Fernwood School

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds. By joining our School, we can offer you:

Professional Development & Excellence

  • An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
  • Excellent CPD Opportunities
  • An Outstanding Ofsted Judgement
  • A strong Progress 8 score
  • Leading Edge Status

Wellbeing & Support

  • Mental health and wellbeing services such as access to a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
  • Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Incremental Pay Progression
  • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
  • Blue Light Card

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any information found to be misleading or not representative of the applicant's own abilities may affect the outcome of the application.

School Visits

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@fernwood.school.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Fernwood School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1543 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School location

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