Cleaner x 2

St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 12.5 hours per week 3.15pm - 5.45pm per day plus 2 weeks during summer holidays
Contract type: Fixed term - until March 2027
Pay scale: Grade 1 scp 2-3 Actual Salary £7,340.51-£7,455.67 (£24,413- £24,796 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School is currently seeking 2 cleaners to come and join us. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Your main duties would be:-

To provide a cleaning service within the school premises against agreed specifications
To perform commercial cleaning tasks such as dusting sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising
To clean, wash, sweep, polish, dust, empty litter bins and dispose of waste in designated areas including toilets and associated facilities, and fixtures and fittings using, where appropriate powered equipment.
To become conversant with the operational and maintenance of cleaning and maintenance equipment.
To keep cleaning equipment in a safe and clean condition and to report any unsafe electrical equipment to the office immediately
To store chemicals/consumables in a safe and secure place and to ensure efficient and effective usage.
To order chemicals/consumables as necessary either through the Site Manger or Head teacher ensuring that stock levels do not fall to an unacceptable level.
To inform line management of problems actual or potential relating to delivery of cleaning service.
Clean toilet areas and restock supplies as needed
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive relationships with all pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, governors, trustees and members, treating everyone with dignity and respect, becoming a role model to students through appropriate personal presentation and professional conduct
To take responsibility for and participating in continuing professional development
Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the School’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and current legislation
To follow formal work practices, and Health and Safety procedures at all times
To understand and follow cleaning schedules and instructions

We are seeking an individual who has:

Has a conscientious and diligent work ethic.
Has high standards and take pride in delivering a quality service.
Is friendly and able to communicate in a professional manner with both students and staff.
Is able to listen to, understand and follow instructions.
Understands Health & Safety and COSHH regulations in relation to ensuring safe working practice in undertaking your role.
Is a role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
Is willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving organisation.
Is a great team player, friendly and professional.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.