Cleaning Operative

Waulud Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 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: £12.85 Hourly *Please be advised that the salary and hourly rate of pay will be increased in accordance wit the new National Joint Council (NJC) pay scales specific figures will be confirmed once the final calculations are complete

Cleaning Operative job summary

Job Vacancy

Cleaning Operative - Start ASAP

Salary: L1 SCP3 (FTE) £24,796 gross per annum - Actual £6,443 gross per annum (£12.85 per hour)*

*Please be advised that the salary and hourly rate of pay will be increased in accordance with the new National Joint Council (NJC) pay scales;

specific figures will be confirmed once the final calculations are complete

Job type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 10 hours a week, 50 weeks per year

Hours of work: 15:30pm - 17:30pm (Monday to Friday)

About the job

We take great pride in our school environment and are looking for a Cleaning Operative to assist in the cleaning of the school helping to maintain a healthy and safe environment at all times. Availability to work during the school holidays is essential for this role.

We will offer you

A vibrant, happy school

A strong & supportive Leadership Team and enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated staff

Excellent professional development

A welcoming environment

Well behaved pupils with a desire to learn

If you are interested, please apply at: www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and personal specification from the school office.

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, fluently in spoken English.

Please call 01582 593469 or email hr@wauludprimary.co.uk to make an appointment to visit the school.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 20th September 2026

CV’s will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employment and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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 Waulud Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waulud Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waulud-primary-school

Waulud Primary School is a two form entry school with a culture of High Aspirations for all pupils and staff. Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded us as a 'Good' School.

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