Cleaner with Key holding duties
Netherthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7JA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 22.5hrs a week 52 weeks per year. 1.20pm-6.00pm (unless covering for caretaker)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,613.00-£26,016.00
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 2 SCP 3-4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised person who can work alone and as part of a team of premises staff. This post will have key holder responsibilities including locking the school safely.
The post holder will join a friendly and efficient team to undertake a full range of cleaning duties to ensure all areas of the School and Sports Hall are maintained to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be required to work 22.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, 1.20-6.00pm, including locking the school safely and securely.
The working pattern may be variable during school holidays, subject to negotiation. General duties and responsibilities include:
- Clean floor space in teaching, communal, office areas and the Sports Hall using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Clean all internal surface areas e.g. walls, windows, work surfaces and floors using appropriate techniques, equipment and materials e.g. washing; dusting; damp wiping; polishing and cleaning.
- Empty waste paper bins and remove waste to a designated area.
- Daily clean of toilet areas.
Relevant Skills and Qualifications;
- General cleaning experience would be desirable.
- An understanding of the operational practices and working methods involved with cleaning, including an awareness of the related Health & Safety issues associated with cleaning materials, equipment and premises.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to maintain appropriate levels of security in all working areas.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and part of a team.
- Ability to lock the premises effectively.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can provide the successful candidate with:
- the opportunity to work with our amazing team
- the SLT and governing body’s commitment to your ongoing professional development, including training that is specific to the role, if appropriate
- support and mentoring
Further information about the job
School visits are strongly encouraged. To arrange an appointment, please contact the School Business Manager, Sarah Skelton, on 0114 2726384. To discuss the role informally, please ask to speak to the deputy headteacher, Ben Dawson. Completed application forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We will do an online search of shortlisted candidate
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 Netherthorpe Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 257 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142726834
Netherthorpe Primary is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic
achievement. We are seeking a committed colleague who will work with our children, parents and carers to ensure our pupils are given the best opportunities to reach their potential. To be happy, confident, kind and respectful of one
another’s individuality.
Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different
languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.
Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.
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