20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    23 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 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

£7,541.57 Annually (Actual)

Cleaning Assistant job summary

Appointment of a Cleaning Assistant

Grade 3 (£12.85)

Actual Annual Salary - £7,541.57

12.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 3:00pm- 5:30pm

Permanent

Term time plus 3 weeks

Required ASAP

(Subject to DBS clearance)

Harlescott Junior School is looking to appoint a reliable and friendly cleaning assistant to join our hardworking site team. We are proud of our welcoming school environment and are seeking people who take real pride in helping to keep our school clean, safe and well cared for.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, toilets and shared area

Ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard

Follow health and safety and hygiene procedures

Work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the school

Take pride in maintaining a pleasant environment for pupils, staff and visitors

The Successful Candidate Will:

Be friendly, approachable and able to work well as part of a team

Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Take pride in their work and pay attention to detail

Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual

Experience of cleaning is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided

Harlescott Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school, and we value the vital role our cleaning team plays in keeping our school environment in tip‑top condition.

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 30th September

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Headteacher

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.

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About Harlescott Junior School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
343 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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