Cleaner

Unity Schools Partnership; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join Sybil Andrews Academy. You will work across classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and communal areas to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week across 44 weeks per year, starting September 2026. Training is provided, and DBS checks are required. The post supports a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and communal areas.
• Occasionally carry out duties at Skyliner Sports Facilities with full guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Job description

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 44 weeks per year.

Cleaner

Sybil Andrews Academy

Salary: USP Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £25,614- £26,016/Actual: £24,637 -£25,024 per annum)

Start date: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious, and dedicated Cleaner to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a variety of cleaning duties throughout the school, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained. Duties may include cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, communal areas, and other school facilities as required.

As part of the role, a small proportion of the contracted hours may involve carrying out cleaning duties at the Skyliner Sports Facilities. Full instructions, guidance, and support will be provided for any work undertaken at this location.

Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous; however, it is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working hours - Monday to Thursday - 6:30am to 8:30am and 1pm to 7:00pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch in the afternoon Friday - 6:30am to 8:30am and 1:30pm to 7:00pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch in the afternoon

Closing Date: 09:00am, 15.09.2026.

Interviews: 20.09.2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.