Cleaner

Ladybarn Primary School, Manchester, M20 4SR

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, 3.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £24,413 pro rata, 15 hours per week, all year round with 26 days holiday equates to apx £9,430 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ladybarn Primary is looking to appoint a flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our team as Cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets. This will require duties such as vacuuming, dusting and cleaning of washroom areas, tables, chairs etc.

Main tasks:

Undertake duties connected with the cleanliness of the environment and school premises to maintain high standards in the internal and external appearance of school buildings.

Ensure the safekeeping and return of any keys issued for access to rooms and observing all procedures in respect of building security, energy conservation and confidentiality of information.

Assist in the care of equipment, materials and storage areas used in cleaning the building.

Provide an efficient and effective removal, storage and waste disposal service.

Identify and report building and equipment faults promptly.

Prepare rooms for use, including functions and events and clear rooms after use.

Participate in training as required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm

£24,413 pro rata, 15 hours per week – all year round, 26 days holiday equates to apx £9430 per annum.

Interview date: 5th June

This position is subject to 2 professional references and DBS clearance.

What the school offers its staff

Ladybarn Primary is a two-form entry primary school in Withington. It is part of the very successful, Multi Academy, Kingsway Community Trust which also includes Cringle Brook Primary and Green End Primary Schools.

The Trust is led and managed by one Executive Headteacher and one Trust Board. In each school there is a full time Head of School who lead and manage alongside the Executive Headteacher.

Kingsway Community Trust can offer you:-

• A thriving learning community with a positive ethos and innovative approaches
• A supportive and empowering environment, supported by a National Leader of Education
• The support of a well-established, highly successful and forward thinking Trust
• A culturally rich and diverse urban community

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.

The Use of AI (artificial intelligence)

We strongly advise against using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate your responses. This application is your opportunity to showcase your unique experiences, values, and motivations—qualities that AI cannot authentically represent. Applications completed using AI often lack the personal insight and genuine voice we value in our selection process. We are looking for individuals who can communicate their own thoughts clearly and sincerely. However, if you choose to use AI for limited support (e.g., grammar checking, spelling, or formatting), please clearly indicate this in your application and specify how it was used. Transparency helps us maintain fairness and integrity throughout the selection process.

Applying for the role

Candidates should download and complete our application form in full, making sure to address the person specification. Submissions received without a completed application form will not be considered. Photographs of application forms will not be accepted. Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@kingswaycommunitytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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.

Safer Recruitment KWCT October 2025.pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Policy KWCT September 25.pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)

Cleaner Job Description Person Spec.pdf - 142 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice - Job Applicant November 2025.pdf - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ladybarn Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 488 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ladybarn Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@kingswaycommunitytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 445 4898
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladybarn-primary-school-manchester

Ladybarn Primary is part of Kingsway Community Trust, which also consists of Cringle Brook Primary in Levenshulme and Green End Primary in Burnage. As part of the Trust, Ladybarn benefits from strong links with these two schools. The curriculum we provide at Ladybarn is tailor made to give all children a thirst for learning, a motivated engagement in school and the best chance to attain high academic success. There is a strong emphasis on developing confidence and skills to be excellent communicators in all situations. Our school has a very strong sense of community, with nurture and strong relationships at its core.

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