Cleaning Operative

Herringthorpe Junior School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.97 Hourly Monday - Friday plus recess hours during school holidays

Cleaning Operative job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Cleaning Operative who is committed and eager to work in our modern and welcoming school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness already upheld by our dedicated cleaning team.

Essential requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience (although full on-site training will be provided)

• A strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards

• Enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills

• A good sense of humour and pride in contributing to the life of the school

This post involves working in an environment with children. Therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (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 Herringthorpe Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Herringthorpe Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/herringthorpe-junior-school

A successful and vibrant school with a strong positive ethos
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
Hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff
Positive and supportive opportunities for professional development

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