Part Time Cleaner
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP48 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Either 10 or 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.24 gross per hour (aged under 21) / £12.85 gross per hour (aged over 21)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Job Purpose:
1)Carry out the cleaning of the interior of the school to an agreed standard under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge or Site Manager/Caretaker.
2)Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and general hygiene of the school premises.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
1)Clean hard surfaces, floor surfaces, walls, windows, fixtures, fittings and equipment as directed to an agreed standard, using powered equipment where appropriate.
2)Be aware of Health and Safety issues around the building and work in accordance with safe practices and Health and Safety legislation.
3)Report breakdown of any equipment or perceived hazards/incidents in the workplace to the Cleaner in Charge or Site Manager/Caretaker.
4)Ensure that good hygiene is maintained using separate cloths and mops for toilets, classrooms and food preparation areas.
5)Complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the school.
6)Maintain good working relationships with other school staff, and co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist with the smooth operation of the school.
7)Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility involved.
8)Comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the school and with any relevant statutory requirements, including Equal Opportunities legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
9)Have a commitment to Child Safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s agreed policy.
Work Environment:
1)Routine cleaning duties may include the moving and handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals, machinery, and some movement of furniture.
2)The cleaning duties will be undertaken indoors on school premises. On occasions this may include cleaning up of bodily fluids.
3)In addition to cleaning, some lifting may be required.
4)Cleaning equipment and materials including chemicals will be used regularly to undertake duties. Training and personal protective equipment will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
- Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
- Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1241 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
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