Cleaner

inploi; Atherton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Atherton seeks a reliable Cleaner to maintain cleanliness throughout the school. Key responsibilities include general cleaning of various areas, ensuring health and safety standards, and working independently. The ideal candidate should have a dependable attitude and an awareness of cleaning procedures. The role offers excellent training opportunities, supportive staff, and entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to join a welcoming and enthusiastic team.

Benefits

Access to training courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• An awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust as required.
• Empty bins and replenish supplies.
• Follow health and safety standards in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hardworking

Time management

Team player

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council

Atherton St George’s CE Primary School

Derby Street

Atherton

M46 0HJ

Salary: Grade 1, £8,248 per annum £12.65 per hour

12.5 hours per week, working the full year

Required for as soon as possible - subject to satisfactory references and checks.

Hours:

Monday Thursday 3:30pm 6:00pm and Friday 3:00pm 5:30pm

The Wings’ CE Trust We are seeking a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our friendly primary school team. This role is essential in helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• General cleaning of classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Emptying bins and replenishing supplies as required.
• Ensuring cleaning tasks are carried out in line with health and safety standards.
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be dependable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Be able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Have an awareness of health and safety procedures (training will be provided).
• Experience in a cleaning role is desirable but not essential.
• If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment.

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff.
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses.
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Flu vaccinations.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.saintgeorges.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description and Person Specification
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools