15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    4 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday, 5.00am to 8.00am. Term-time only plus 3 additional weeks to be worked during holiday closure periods.

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£10,929-£11,337

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • is passionate about their role

  • has experience of working as part of a busy team

  • is able to work using their own initiative as well as being able to follow line management instructions

  • is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding

  • has experience of working within a school setting

  • promotes safeguarding and is able to follow safeguarding procedures at all times

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • a friendly and welcoming work environment

  • a great support network of colleagues

  • fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes

  • unique and rewarding career progression opportunities

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.

Gainsborough Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Cleaner to work alongside our dedicated site staff in order to ensure that the school building is maintained to the highest possible standard in order to ensure that we can provide the best possible learning environments for all of our pupils. The role requires someone who is passionate about their role and has proven experience of working as part of a dedicated team in an active cleaning role.

Previous experience of working as a cleaner is essential. If you are committed to working as part of a dedicated team, who thrives within a busy environment then we would like to hear from you. This position is being offered on a permanent contract upon successfully completing a probation period of six months.

Commitment to safeguarding

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Gainsborough Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 0 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
310 pupils enrolled
Age range
Not given
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 985 4622

Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.

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