Cleaning Operative

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street), Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3NJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 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: £12.65 Hourly Additional Overtime in School Holidays as required

Cleaning Operative job summary

Cleaning Operative

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School

Salary: L1 (FTE) £24,413 gross per annum (£12.65 per hour) subject to annual payrise amount to be confirmed
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Term Time with option of additional hours in School Holidays
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

About Our School

Cutenhoe Hill is a school at the heart of its community, where pupils and families are supported and valued.

We are proud to be rated Good in all areas (OFSTED, February 2025). Our pupils are happy, feel safe, and are proud of their school. They follow our core values: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Positive.

We are fully inclusive and provide equal opportunities for all pupils, regardless of background or need. Staff have high expectations, and pupils respond positively, showing respect and building strong relationships throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets, and shared areas
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following cleaning schedules and health & safety procedures
• Supporting a safe and welcoming learning environment

What We Are Looking For

• A reliable and motivated individual
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and provide help or advice fluently in spoken English.

Safeguarding

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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 Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 395 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/surrey-street-primary-school

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