Cleaner (20hrs)

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Dependent on Notice Period

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 August 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: £12,571.00 - £12,768.00 Annually (Actual)

Cleaner (20hrs) job summary

About this Role

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a committed and reliable Cleaner to join our premises team.

Our cleaning team plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for over 1,300 students, staff and visitors. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure that classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas are maintained to a high standard throughout the year.

This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday), term time only plus 4 weeks, on a split-shift basis:

• 6:00am - 8:00am
• 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The successful candidate will undertake a range of cleaning duties, including routine and deep cleaning, replenishing supplies, operating cleaning equipment safely and supporting the overall presentation of the school site.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Has a positive and professional approach to their work
• Understands the importance of health, safety and hygiene
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

At Kingsway Park High School, we are proud of our inclusive and diverse community and recognise the important contribution every member of staff makes to the success of our school. We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within the growing Altus Education Partnership

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school where every role matters and where your work will make a visible difference every day.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click APPLY NOW

For more information, visit: www.altusep.com.

Application Deadline: 12:00 Midday 9th September 2026

Interviews: Expected to take place week commencing 16th September 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. References will be requested if you are shortlisted for an interview

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.

About Kingsway Park High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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