Cleaner

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI initiatives

Lunch allowance

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy is seeking a passionate cleaner to join our school in Breightmet. The role is part-time (10 hours per week) with all-year-round duties and a permanent contract. You will perform cleaning tasks across designated areas, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and support a positive school environment.

The post offers CPD opportunities, career progression and employee wellbeing benefits, with a commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Conscientious and diligent work ethic.
• High standards and pride in quality service.
• Friendly and professional communication with students and staff.
• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH in practice.
• Role model qualities for young people.
• Willingness to undertake training and work flexibly.
• Team player with a professional attitude

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning service within school premises.
• Perform dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste properly.
• Clean washrooms and restock supplies.
• Report damages or repairs promptly
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times

Skills

Conscientious work ethic

High standards

Professional communication

Listening and following instructions

Health & Safety COSHH knowledge

Team player

Willing to train and flexible

Job description

Cleaner

GRADE A SCP 3 (£25,948)

ACTUAL SALARY £4,976.32

10 HOURS PER WEEK

ALL YEAR ROUND

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

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.

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.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 19th October 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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