Cleaner

Astley Primary School, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2HH

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 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: £13.07 Hourly

Cleaner job summary

Astley Primary School is a large village school with a positive and friendly team of staff. The school is spread across two buildings for our classrooms, and we have a separate hall and large, beautiful grounds.

We are part of the Synergy Multi Academy Trust, and are committed to working collaboratively to improve the education and the opportunities available for all of our children

We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Astley Primary School.

Hours: 12.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm, 43 weeks per year (term time plus 4 weeks)

Salary: Support Staff Scale B - £13.07 per hour

We are looking for a Cleaner who:

Demonstrates high standards of cleaning.

Is able to work individually or as part of our cleaning team

Builds positive relationships with colleagues.

Is positive and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude

Able to work flexible hours during holiday periods

As a Cleaner at Astley Primary School, you will play a key role in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the classrooms, toilets, corridors and other internal areas of the school, under the direction of our School Caretaker and Synergy Estates Team. The role will be a part-time position out of normal school hours to allow full access for cleaning in all areas. The role will also require cleaning hours during school holiday periods.

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to excellence.

Our school offers a happy and positive culture of collaboration

All cleaning materials and equipment supplied

Training and support from Synergy Estates Team

If you are a dedicated cleaner with the ability to work as part of our Cleaning Team to maintain high standards across the school, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly recommended to observe our school and its friendly, unique atmosphere. Please contact the school office to book a visit.

Closing Date: 12.00 pm Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible therefore we reserve the right to recruit prior to this date.

Safeguarding Statement

Synergy Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Synergy Multi Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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 Astley Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Astley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astley-primary-school

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