Cleaner (BAD16BC)
Badgerbrook Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZW15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
asap
Closing date
27 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 September 2025
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
- £24,423.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate salary of £5,792
Cleaner (BAD16BC) job summary
Cleaner
Badgerbrook Primary School
Salary: Grade 2 Pay Point 2 (£24,423 per annum, approximate salary of £5,792)
Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:30-08:30
About the Role
Badgerbrook Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated cleaner to ensure the hygiene, health and safety conduct of pupils and staff in the school, including safeguarding.
Why Choose Badgerbrook Primary School?
Badgerbrook follows an Ethic of Excellence and we strive to be the very best we can be, learning from high quality models and examples. We place great importance on ensuring all staff receive relevant and high-quality professional development to enable them to develop excellence in our pupils. We believe that having high quality school environment, organisation and presentation of pupils’ learning and exemplary behaviour all have an impact on pupil outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- To carry out cleaning duties as required, including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners.
- Use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH Regulations. (Chemicals should NEVER be mixed with other chemicals).
- To be aware of their responsibilities for the Health & Safety of themselves and others and comply with Health and Safety legislation, School Policy and good health and safety working practices in relation to the use of the school premises and grounds and own duties and responsibilities.
- Use electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishers, etc when necessary and after appropriate training.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques
- Ability to follow and understand instruction and relevant procedures.
- An empathy with and understanding of children.
- Capable of working on own initiative.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team.
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free childcare.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Badgerbrook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Badgerbrook Primary School website
School location
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