Cleaners

Ibstock School, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 March 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,997 FTE

Cleaners job summary

CLEANERS (PM)

Required as soon as possible

Grade 4, Point 6

Permanent

Full time salary: £24,997

Term- time + 50 hours to be worked during school holidays

We are looking to recruit hardworking, dependable and flexible cleaners to join our small and friendly team. The role is important in ensuring that our school is a safe, clean and well maintained environment for students and staff. We offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to contribute to a positive learning space for our students and staff to thrive.

There are two roles available - please state on your application which role you are interested in:

Cleaner 1: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm

  Actual salary: £9,192.25 per annum (pro rata)

Cleaner 2: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm - 5.30 pm

  Actual salary: £7,783.76 per annum (pro rata)

Key responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and dusting of classrooms, bathrooms and communal areas

• Comply with all relevant health & safety and infection control policies and procedures

• Ensure all cleaning supplies are used and stored safely and stocks are replenished, as required

• Maintain equipment in good working condition

• Report any maintenance or hygiene issues to the cleaning supervisor/facilities manager.

The ideal candidate:

• Will have proven experience as a cleaner or similar role in a school or childcare setting

• Understands the importance of maintaining hygiene and safety in environments with children

• Has knowledge of cleaning chemicals and proper handling of cleaning equipment

• Can work efficiently, independently and takes pride in high standards

• Is physically capable of performing repetitive tasks, lifting and bending.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9.00 am on Monday 13 April 2026, with interviews taking place during the same week.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Ben White - Head of School

Ibstock School

Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire. LE67 6NE

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 Ibstock School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 740 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ibstock School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ibstock-community-college-ibstock

Ibstock Community College has 570 students on roll and is at the heart of the local community, serving families in Ibstock and the surrounding villages of North-West Leicestershire. We are at an exciting stage in our development with plans to expand from a Key Stage 3 (11-14) school to welcoming students from 11-16 from autumn 2022. We also anticipate exciting future developments and opportunities when we join LiFE Multi Academy Trust later this academic year.

As students, staff, parents and governors we share the following values and beliefs:-
Resilience
Equity
Success
Pride
Encouragement
Curriculum
Trust.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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