Part Time Cleaner

Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 6.15 am – 8.15 am and / or 3.15 pm – 5.15 pm (10 or 20 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.24 gross per hour (aged under 21) / £12.65 gross per hour (aged over 21)

What skills and experience we're looking for

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Qualifications, Experience and Training

No experience necessary as training will be given.

• No formal qualifications or experience required
• Initial training in basic cleaning methods and use of materials and equipment will be provided within the induction period; further training may be provided thereafter as required

Attitude, Motivation and Ability

The post holder will be expected to:

• Be self-motivated
• Take a pride and interest in his or her work
• Have good interpersonal skills and to be able to work co-operatively within a team
• Have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion

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

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

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Applicant Pack_Cleaner Jan 2026.pdf - 7.9 MB (opens in new tab)

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders PGS.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkstone Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkstone Grammar School website
• Email address: recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01202 605605
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkstone-grammar-school

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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