Cleaner

Barnwell Academy, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 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: £13.45 Hourly National Living Wage

Cleaner job summary

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Cleaner to join their highly successful school, Barnwell Primary Academy, working 10 hours per week 3.30 - 5.30 pm, Monday - Friday.

At Barnwell Primary Academy, we recognise the important contribution our support staff make to the smooth running of the school. Maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment is essential to the wellbeing of our pupils, staff and visitors, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in ensuring our school is maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, dependable and takes satisfaction in producing high-quality work. The successful candidate will work as part of our school team, helping to ensure that all areas of the school are clean, safe and ready for pupils and staff each day.

The ideal candidate will:

• Take pride in their work and have a good eye for detail
• Be dependable, punctual and able to work independently
• Have previous cleaning experience, preferably in a school, commercial or similar environment
• Be willing to work as part of a team and support colleagues when required
• Have a positive and flexible approach to their work

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Office at office@barnwellacademy.co.uk

Application information is available at https://www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/

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 Barnwell Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnwell Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-academy

Barnwell Academy is a successful primary school located in Penshaw, Tyne and Wear, serving pupils aged 3–11 as part of the Tyne and Wear Learning Trust. The academy is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment, underpinned by high-quality teaching, strong leadership, and a broad, balanced curriculum. The school works closely with families and the local community to ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

The academy also includes Barnwell Daycare, an on-site early years provision offering high-quality childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years. The setting provides a nurturing, well-resourced environment led by experienced practitioners, supporting children’s early development and ensuring a smooth transition into school.

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