School Cleaner

Paston Ridings Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7XG

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  21 April 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: £12.85 Hourly 40 weeks per year (term time + 2 additional weeks, worked during the summer holidays)

School Cleaner job summary

POST TITLE: School cleaner (part-time)

Location: Paston Ridings Primary School

Grade / Hours: £12.85 per hour for 2.5 hours per day

40 weeks per year

(Term time + 2 additional weeks, worked during the summer holidays)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Site Manager / School Business Manager

Start date As soon as possible

You matter to us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Paston Ridings Primary School, part of the Spirit Federation - a group of schools at the heart of their communities: Paston Ridings, St John’s, Winyates and Barnack.

We are proud of our warm, welcoming environment where staff feel valued and supported, and where every role plays an important part in making our school a safe, happy place for children to learn and grow.

We are looking for a reliable and committed cleaner to join our team. This is a vital role in our school - helping to ensure that our classrooms and shared spaces are clean, safe and ready for each new day.

Why join us?

🌟 A place to belong
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team where your contribution is valued and appreciated.

🌟 A role that makes a difference
Your work has a direct impact on the wellbeing of our pupils and staff, helping to create a positive learning environment every day.

🌟 A strong team ethos
We work together across the school to take pride in our environment and support one another.

🌟 A caring community
At Paston Ridings, relationships matter. You’ll be joining a school where kindness, respect and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

What we’re looking for:

We are the right school for you if you:

• Take pride in your work and maintain high standards of cleanliness

• Are reliable, punctual and hardworking

• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Have a positive, flexible approach

• Understand the importance of creating a safe and hygienic work environment for children

Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential - training will be provided.

What the role involves

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and shared spaces

• Cleaning and sanitising toilets and wash areas

• Vacuuming, mopping and dusting

• Emptying bins and replenishing consumables

• Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns

What we offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment

• A leadership team who value every member of staff

• Training and guidance to help you succeed in your role

• The opportunity to be part of a school community where your work is recognised and appreciated

Ready to join us?

If you would like to be part of a team that takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Paston Ridings Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

The closing date for the application: Friday 15th May 2026, midday

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: As soon as possible

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 Paston Ridings Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paston Ridings Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paston-ridings-primary-school

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