Lead Cleaner

Canford Heath Infant School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 February 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: £24,404.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE) £24404 pro-rata, (Actual Salary - £7336.56)

Lead Cleaner job summary

TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School
Haymoor Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School

LEAD CLEANER

At TEACH, we pride ourselves on providing a clean and safe learning environment for our children, staff, and visitors. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable individual to join our cleaning team and help us maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

12.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 3 pm - 5.30 pm Term time + Inset days + 30 hours to be worked in school closure periods Salary Grade A (Point 2)

£24404 pro-rata, (Actual Salary - £7336.56) PERMANENT

Required March 2026

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children. We are looking to appoint a Lead Cleaner to join our Trust to supervise a dedicated team, under the direction of the Headteacher. The current vacancy is at Canford Heath Infant School.
Responsibilities:

Supervise and support a team of cleaners, providing guidance, training, and motivation

Ensure all areas are sanitised, checked regularly, and maintained to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Restock and order cleaning and hygiene supplies as needed

Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, toilets, and other school areas

Dust, sweep, mop, hoover, and polish floors

Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately

Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Headteacher

Follow all health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:

Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required

Experience supervising or leading a team preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards

Good communication and people management skills

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team

We can offer:

Fun, friendly, and supportive staff who get on well together

Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour

A fantastic induction programme

Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance, and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time

Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments

Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured; and

Long service awards
Closing date: 27th February 2026

Interviews: 9th March 2026

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

At Canford Heath Infant School, safeguarding is of the utmost importance. The school aims to help protect the children in its care by working consistently and appropriately with all agencies to reduce risk and promote the welfare of children.

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 Canford Heath Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Canford Heath Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/canford-heath-infant-school-poole

Canford Heath Infant School is a truly unique school, where children always come first. We are passionate about our exceptional curriculum - it has been created with the needs of our children at its heart. As a result of our dedication and high expectations, our children acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to become resilient empowered learners for life.

We are extremely proud to be a Gold Level Rights Respecting school, enabling our children to become rights respecting global citizens and advocating for fairness and children’s rights, both locally and globally.

We build strong, positive relationships with our children, parents and carers, and we provide a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment that allows each and every child to be the best they can be.

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