Cleaner with Key Holder Responsibilities

Manor Park Primary School and Nursery, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

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: £12,559.00 - £12,756.00 Annually (Actual) £25,614 Full Time Equivalent. Term Time + 3 weeks

Cleaner with Key Holder Responsibilities job summary

Join our Team at Manor Park School & Nursery.

We are looking to appoint a part-time Cleaner to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be reliable, able to work on his or her own initiative, as well as being able to work as part of a team. In addition to undertaking general cleaning duties and a deeper clean during school closures, the postholder will become a trusted key holder and will be responsible for the locking up and securing school premises at the end of the day.

The role is Monday - Friday 2:45PM - 6:45PM, working term-time + 3 weeks across the school holidays.

Holidays are to be taken during school holiday time.

You will be responsible for

1. Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as directed. Includes cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets) and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.

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

3. Store allocated equipment and materials safely and securely

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

5. Collect and dispose of waste

6. Refill and replace soap, towels and other materials

7. To lock up and secure school premises at the end of each day. This includes setting building alarms

8. Undertake specialised and deep cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods.

9. Responsible along with all members of the school for the safeguarding and welfare of pupils

10. To perform other duties considered reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post.

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 Manor Park Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manor Park Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-park-primary-school-and-nursery

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