Cleaner
Brookside Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a 52 week contract (with holiday taken during school holidays). 10 hours per week as below. The successful candidate can choose to work early morning (5.30am to 7.30am) or after school (3.30pm to 5.30pm). The cleaner will work two hours per day, Monday to Friday, during term time and INSET days. Cleaning during the school holiday may be amalgamated hours. Holiday must be taken during school holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.65 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and dedicatedCleaner (Grade 1)to join our team at Brookside Primary School.Under the direction of senior staff, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate can choose to work early morning (5.30am to 7.30am) or after school (3.30pm to 5.30pm). The cleaner will work two hours per day, Monday to Friday, during term time and INSET days. Cleaning during the school holiday may be amalgamated hours. Holiday must be taken during school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, and sanitary areas.
- Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.
- Refill and replace consumables.
- Report maintenance issues and ensure security of premises.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in general cleaning work (preferred).
- Willingness to undertake induction and training.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive school environment.
To Apply:Please contact the school office orrecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Applications should be made by completing the attached application form and should be emailed torecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.ukandoffice.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Please note:We may interview before the closing date if suitable applications are received.Early applications are advised and will be monitored over the Christmas break with suitable applicants being invited for interview following the Christmas school holiday.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Brookside Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 309 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brookside Primary School website
- Email address
- office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01869252482
Arranging a visit to Brookside Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk.
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