School Cleaner

Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AT

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 May 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 May 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: £24,796 (pro rata)

School Cleaner job summary

School Cleaner Vacancy

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn and thrive? We are looking for a dedicated School Cleaner to join our team at Newnham St Peter's C of E Primary School, part of the Severn Federation Academy Trust.

Job details:

Job title: School Cleaner.

Salary: Grade 1, Point 3. £24,796 (pro rata).

Hours: Monday to Friday. 20 hours per week. Ideally, the working hours will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm each day. However, we can be flexible for the right candidate. This will be term time plus 3 weeks of school holidays, as working is required for deep cleaning. Job shares considered.

Contract type: Part-time, Permanent.

Reporting to: Headteacher.

Location: Newnham St Peter's C of E Primary School. The appointment is with the Trust.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Your Role:

As our School Cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school premises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily cleaning duties following a set schedule

• Deep cleaning during school holidays

• Safe and appropriate use of cleaning materials and equipment

• Monitoring and replenishing cleaning supplies

• Reporting maintenance and health & safety concerns

• Ensuring secure locking up procedures when required

Why Newnham St Peter’s Primary School?

At Newnham St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, our vision is rooted in the Christian values of love, faith, and hope. Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13, we cherish every child, nurturing their unique gifts and fostering a community where all can flourish. As a Good Ofsted-rated school with 130 children aged 3-11, we emphasise unity, collaboration, and mutual support, empowering students with optimism and resilience. By encouraging acts of kindness, we instill compassion and a sense of global citizenship, encouraging our pupils to make a positive impact on society and the planet

Ideal Candidate:

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

• Committed to high standards of hygiene

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school

• Willing to undertake relevant training, including COSHH

• Respectful of confidentiality and safeguarding policies

Interviews:

Interviews dates TBC.

Join us in making a difference in our wonderful school community!

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

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 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 Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newnham-st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-newnham

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