Cleaner

Heswall Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 7SD

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 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: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Hours: 3 per day, 15 hours per week, Salary Scale Point 3

Cleaner job summary

About this Role

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Heswall Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Heswall Primary School our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check and social media check. Further details regarding this check are available from schools.

Job Purpose

To undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the school, as directed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as directed

Operate / use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials, following appropriate training

Store allocated equipment and materials safely and securely

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

Collect and dispose of waste

Refill and replace soap, towels and other materials

Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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 Heswall Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heswall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heswall-primary-school-wirral

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