Cleaner (Permanent Position)

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term-time only, 12.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 05.30am - 08.00am term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 - £24,796
• Actual salary: £7,342 - £7,457
• Pay scale: Point 2 - Point 3 of the support staff salary scale
• Hourly rate: £12.83 - £13.03

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Previous experience as a cleaner desirable.
• Ability to undertake a range of cleaning duties.
• Ability to lift cleaning equipment and supplies, manoeuvre and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand procedures, follow instructions and read labels.
• Able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work on own initiative, dealing with unexpected problems as they arise.
• Willingness to work in any part of the building as directed.
• Willingness to undertake any appropriate training.
• No formal qualifications required, though literacy and numeracy skills required to be able to read instructions and work out required measurements.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to follow agreed dress code and code of practice for behaviour.
• Awareness of the need to personally work safely.

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our support staff team we offer:

• The initial support of a Buddy
• Full access to the induction programme
• The support of your line manager
• Guidance for career development through appraisal and professional development
• To keep you informed of issues relating to your job
• An annual review of your overall performance.
• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, the BHSF Healthcare Plan and/or sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme

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.

To be responsible either as an individual, or as part of a team, for the cleaning of the designated areaof work within Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Application Pack - Cleaner - January 2026.pdf - 689 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls website
• Email address: recruitment@suttcold.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01213541479
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sutton-coldfield-grammar-school-for-girls

At Sutton Girls, our focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning, personal development and wellbeing within a supportive, aspirational environment. Students are highly motivated, have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn. Whilst we have a long history of excellent GCSE and A-level results, we provide students with so much more than mastery of examination syllabuses. Students are encouraged to embrace challenges, apply their knowledge, and build their resilience and independence.

Arranging a visit to Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@suttcold.bham.sch.uk.

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