Cleaners

The Alliance Schools Trust, Milton Keynes, MK15 9HN

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 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: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary – £6,057 to £9,085 p.a. (depending on hours)

Cleaners job summary

CLEANER

Commencing - September 2026

Term Time + 3 Weeks

10 to 15 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Salary - £24,796 FTE

Actual Salary - £6,057 to £9,085 p.a. (depending on hours)

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? Do you want to make a real difference to the daily experience of students and staff?

The Role

Watling Academy and Watling Primary School (both located in Whitehouse, Milton Keynes) are seeking reliable and dedicated Cleaners to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our sites. You will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our school community by ensuring that learning environments are clean, safe and well-presented.

As part of the site team, you will clean a range of areas including classrooms, corridors, communal spaces and washroom facilities. Your duties will include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces and touchpoints, and safely disposing of waste. You will also replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue, and report any maintenance or safety concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor.

This role requires someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work and has a strong attention to detail. You will be able to work independently, follow cleaning schedules effectively, and adhere to health and safety procedures, including the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

We offer flexibility to suit different lifestyles, with various part-time shift patterns available Monday to Friday, including:

• Morning shifts: 6:30am - 8:30am
• Afternoon shifts: 3:30pm - 5:30pm or 3:00pm - 6:00pm
• Evening shifts: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to a positive and safe school environment every day.

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026, 9am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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 The Alliance Schools Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-denbigh-alliance

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