Cleaner

Bedgrove Infant School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9DJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,319.00 Annually (Actual) £12.33 per hour

Cleaner job summary

Term time only: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Salary Type: Bucks pay1a

Salary details: £12.33 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Contract type: Fixed term to August 2026 in the first instance

Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week, 2 hour per evening 3:15pm to 5:15pm or 3.30pm - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 38 weeks per year, term time only. Overtime may be available during school holidays.

In addition, you will be expected to attend occasional training sessions relevant to the role.

Closing date: 30/01/2026

Interviews to be held: ASAP

About the role

We are looking for someone to join our site team to support with the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition and to contribute to a working environment which supports equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. This includes:

• Vacuuming and cleaning floors including the use of powered equipment
• Cleaning and dusting tables, classroom furniture and other surfaces
• Cleaning walls and other paintwork, tiling and mirrors
• Emptying and cleaning waste bins
• Cleaning toilets, sinks and basins

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• The ability to carry out a range of manual cleaning tasks
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• An organised, methodical approach to work
• The ability to use your own initiative
• A supportive, team‑focused attitude
• Personal responsibility for the quality of your work
• A clean and professional appearance
• The ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including health and safety requirements

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and positive school community where every member of staff is valued
• Access to high‑quality training and professional development tailored to your needs and the needs of the school
• Opportunities to grow your skills and confidence within a supportive team
• A well‑resourced working environment
• A strong commitment to staff well being
• A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the day‑to‑day experience of our children and staff

Equal Opportunities

Bedgrove Infant School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Bedgrove Infant School has a rigorous Safeguarding policy and is committed to the welfare of every child. Consequently, all short-listed candidates will be asked for two references before interview, and these could be followed up with a verbal discussion with your referee. If successful, your enhanced DBS check will be carried out irrespective of any previous checks and a Disqualification Declaration form will also be required.

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 Bedgrove Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 460 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bedgrove Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bedgrove-infant-school

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