Cleaner

St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 4,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing support for you

Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Aidan’s Primary School - A Church of England Academy in Blackburn is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our friendly premises team. The role is 10 hours per week, part time, 3.30pm to 5.30pm, term-time only across 44.67 weeks per year, and permanent.

You will work under the Site Manager, carrying out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment in line with our cleaning schedule and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, dependable and trustworthy.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment, as set out in the cleaning schedule and health and safety requirements.
• Work under the line management of the Site Manager and support the cleaning team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Cleaner

10 hours per week, Part Time (3.30pm till 5.30pm)

Permanent

Term Time Only - 44.67 weeks per year

St Aidan’s is a Church of England Academy which is at the heart of the local community of Mill Hill, Blackburn. Founded in 1898, we became an Academy within Cidari (Blackburn Diocese Multi Academy Trust) In January 2015.

As a member of a family of academies, we work alongside other church schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos. Our Academy Mission Statement says that 'We actively promote Christian values and seek to foster an environment of spirituality, creativity and respect where everyone is valued'. 'Fulfilling potential, growing in God'

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking 'Team Player' with a flexible approach to join our Cleaning Staff Team, working under the line management of the Site Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment, as set out in the school's cleaning schedule and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be hardworking, dependable and trustworthy
• Have good attention to detail
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

We can offer:

• Term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities
• Committed and dedicated staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Please ensure that you refer to the job description as only those applicants with the essential required experience will be considered for shortlisting.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 12noon

Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 29th September 2026 (subject to change)

The Trust reserves the right to extend or shorten the closing date for this role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.