Cleaner

SAMpeople; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI training

25 days annual leave

Lunch allowance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Bishop Fraser Trust in Breightmet, Bolton is seeking a dedicated cleaner to provide a reliable cleaning service across the school. The role involves dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising, with duties to ensure a safe, clean environment for students and staff.

We offer strong staff development through CPD time and leadership pathways, wellbeing support, and a focus on equality, diversity & inclusion.

Qualifications

• Conscientious and diligent work ethic.
• High standards and pride in delivering a quality service.
• Friendly, professional communication with students and staff.
• Able to listen to, understand and follow instructions.
• Understands Health & Safety and COSHH regulations relating to safe working practice.
• Willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet changing demands.
• Great team player, friendly and professional.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising designated areas.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste properly.
• Clean washrooms and restock supplies as needed.
• Report any damages or repairs to management promptly.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Conscientious work ethic

High standards

Team player

Professional communication

Ability to follow instructions

Health & Safety awareness

COSHH understanding

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Team BSCA! Located in Breightmet, we are a 3-16 fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our English department to the next level!

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with weekly protected CPD time, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes for staff looking for their next stage of development.

Our students are fantastic; and deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Has a conscientious and diligent work ethic.
• Has high standards and take pride in delivering a quality service.
• Is friendly and able to communicate in a professional manner with both students and staff.
• Is able to listen to, understand and follow instructions.
• Understands Health & Safety and COSHH regulations in relation to ensuring safe working practice in undertaking your role.
• Is a role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Is willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving organisation.
• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To provide a cleaning service within the school premises:

• Perform commercial cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising designated areas
• Empty bins and dispose of waste properly
• Clean washrooms and restock supplies as needed
• Report any damages or repairs to management promptly
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers - we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 19 th October 2026 @ 9.00am

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.

If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!

For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.