Cleaner

Anthony Gell School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASA

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 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: £12.71 Hourly DCC Salary Grade 3 (annual FTE salary £24,520)

Cleaner job summary

Every great school day starts with a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Join our team and help make a difference for hundreds of young people every day. You'll play an important role in helping us provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment where students can thrive and achieve their best.

Whether you have previous cleaning experience or are looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a supportive team.

Our cleaning team work after school from 3.30pm - ideally this role would work alongside the team, from 10:30am until 6pm (This includes a 30 minute lunch break). However, there is flexibility in this for the right candidate; for instance working from 9am until 4:30pm (Which includes a 30 minute lunch break). Hours of work can be discussed at interview.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas.
• Cleaning and sanitising washrooms and welfare facilities.
• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap and paper products.
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Helping create a positive, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

What we're looking for

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Previous cleaning experience is welcome but not essential, as training can be provided.

Why join us?

At Anthony Gell School and Embark Federation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing and support programmes.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable).
• A role that truly contributes to the success and wellbeing of our students.

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.

Further information is in the attached job description - if you would like more information please email arichardson@anthonygell.co.uk

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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 Anthony Gell School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 776 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Anthony Gell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/anthony-gell-school-matlock

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