14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2026

  • Closing date

    8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 April 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

£11,927.00 Annually (Actual)

Cleaning Supervisor job summary

VACANCY FOR CLEANING SUPERVISOR

(With Keyholder Responsibilities)

Woodston Primary School

Salary:

Meridian Trust support staff payscale

Grade 5

£11,927 (Actual Annual Salary)

Hours of work:

17.5 Hours a week

52 weeks a year

Working hours will be 14.45pm-18.15pm over term time with flexibility during the school holidays.


Woodston Primary School is looking for a dedicated cleaning supervisor with keyholder responsibilities to join our team.

The Opportunity

To carry out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Site Manager. Lead the team of cleaners to ensure that all tasks are carried out to satisfactory level.

The keyholder will be responsible for securing the site at the end of each day.

To report to the Site Manager matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of.

To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any issues to the site manager

To attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school.

To maintain school premises to the required standard of cleanliness.

The ideal candidate

Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc)

Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the post

Ability to work under pressure at times

About Woodston Primary School

Woodston is a large school with a rich history, located in one of the older areas of Peterborough. The school has a strong relationship with its staff and community, including a private nursery on-site. Our local governance committee is passionate and involved in the school’s daily life.

At Woodston Primary School, we work together with enthusiasm to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We strive to achieve excellence by encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. We have a safeguarding at the heart of our purpose. We achieve this through our CARE code:

Compassion

Ambition

Respect

Equity

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 8th May 2026

Interview to take place on: To be confirmed

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Woodston Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
560 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Woodston is a large sized primary school that has expanded from a PAN of 20 in 2002 to a current PAN of 90 and is 3-form entry. The school has been consistently at capacity which in recent years, was the reason the Local Authority authorised and completed 3 building expansion works. We have a beautiful school and extensive grounds – all our pupils love and respect the environment they are in. Indeed, we positively promote care for each other and our environment. The school has a mixed demographic with 29% of pupils eligible for pupil premium; SEND support & EHCP totals 13.4%, which although is slightly lower than the National for SEN support, EHCP total is higher than average. We have an effective Inclusion Team that includes 2 Learning Mentors, 2 Family Support Officers, 1.1 FTE SENDCos and an ASD Specialist. Our SENDCos are part of a very strong Trust wide team, ensuring quality provision for children with additional needs.

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