L1 Cleaning Assistant
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire, WV16 4HW15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday 3.30pm – 5.30pm Term time only 10 hours per week, term time only, with additional hours for some holiday cleaning
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until end of Autumn term, in the first instance
Hourly rate
- £13.28, Scale 2, Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our school team. This role is vital in
helping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all members of our school
community.
The successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking and take pride in their work, have a good eye
for detail and a commitment to cleanliness. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Willingness to use relevant equipment.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Ability to work on own or as part of a team.
Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards.
Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedure and precautions.
Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulations.
Willingness to gain awareness of health and hygiene procedures.
Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for Caretaking and Premises (Staff)
Personal qualities:
A general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods
Ability to manage time efficiently to complete tasks to a high level
Be organised and show initiative
Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff
The ability to work independently but also be a good team player when the need arises
Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and community
An eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning
Take pride in a job well done
What the school offers its staff
- A caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff
- A professional working environment
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@sjrc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01746762061
St John’s is a happy school with a family-like feel and our core purpose is to ensure that all children in our care have the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential. The children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, developing academically and socially in our friendly environment which offers safety and security whilst nurturing confidence and independence.
We have a dedicated team of staff who are committed to providing excellent education and we try to provide as many curriculum enrichment opportunities as we can so that the children have the opportunity to enjoy their time in school, and to develop a love of learning.
We welcome children from all faiths and backgrounds and we celebrate the unique gifts of each child. Living out the Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching is very important to us; we want each child to be the best they can be and to contribute positively to society in the future.
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@sjrc.co.uk.
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