Cleaner

Charter Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DW

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 November 2025

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 November 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: £8,680 pro rata per annum

Cleaner job summary

Charter Academy

Cleaner

Salary: Grade 1, Point 2 £24,413 per annum (£8,680 pro rata)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:15pm – 6:00pm 13.75 hours per week, 43 weeks per year.

Flexibility required

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff? Charter Academy is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly and supportive team.

Why work for Charter Academy?

At Charter Academy, we believe that happy, supported staff create the best outcomes for students. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• We have been recognised and awarded for being in the top 10% nationally for our commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workloads, because your health and happiness matter.

• Staff are treated equally, with their contributions recognised and celebrated.

• Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, we offer training and development opportunities tailored to everyone.

• We offer flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• You’ll work in a well-equipped environment that helps you do your job efficiently and comfortably.

• Our leadership team is approachable and transparent, ensuring you’re always informed and involved.

• Join a school that celebrates diversity and works closely with families and the wider community to make a real difference.

• Free parking onsite

• Free refreshments

Duties and responsibilities of the role will include: -

• Cleaning and maintaining designated areas including classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal spaces.

• Using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials to ensure hygiene and safety.

• Replenishing consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and hand sanitiser.

• Reporting hazards and ensure safe working practices.

• Working independently and as part of a team to meet high cleanliness standards.

We are looking for someone who: -

Has basic knowledge of health and safety in a school environment.

Has the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks to a high standard.

Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties including lifting, bending, and standing.

Has a positive attitude and pride in a job well done.

Has a willingness to undertake training and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

Is energetic, caring and flexible

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email Laura Simmonds.

Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025

Interviews: W/C 24 November 2025

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.

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 Charter Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 350 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charter Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charter-academy

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