Cleaner

Governing Body; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a part‑time cleaner to join the school’s cleaning team. The role involves performing cleaning duties to required standards, with attention to health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations.

Training will be provided and tasks may extend to other areas as directed by the Estates Manager. The post operates 10 hours per week across 42 weeks per year, with a Living Wage supplement becoming £13.45 per hour from 1 April 2026 and reviewed annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning to required standards is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH Regulations is desirable.
• Ability to work with health & safety procedures and fire/evacuation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning is to the required standard.
• Work safely with chemicals and store materials properly.
• Follow COSHH regulations and fire evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate with Estates Manager on tasks and priorities.
• Attend training as necessary.
• Communicate problems to Estates Manager promptly.
• Maintain courtesy and professionalism with all contacts.
• Support other areas of the school as directed by Estates Manager.
• Carry out additional cleaning tasks as needed.

Skills

COSHH Regulations

Health & Safety

Cleaning

Job description

Cleaner Post Reference: ED50294941Contract: (Part time) Permanent Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3 (£25,614) Pro RataHours: 10 hours per week /42 weeks a yearRequired to start: Monday 2nd November 2026The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual as part of the schools cleaning teamWe are looking for someone: 1. To ensure that all cleaning undertaken is to the required standard.2. To work at all times within the Health and Safety requirements and be aware of the necessary fire and evacuation procedures.3. To work safely and responsibly when using chemicals and be aware of and follow COSHH Regulations.4. To ensure that all cleaning equipment and materials are safely stored at the end of the cleaning shift.5. To work in other areas of the school and/or perform additional/reduced cleaning tasks as directed by the Estates Manager6. To undertake training as necessary.7. To act in a courteous and professional manner to all those with whom you have contact.8. To ensure that all problems or concerns are communicated through the Estates Manager9. Full training would be given.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement wef 1st April 2026 which brings pay rates up to £13.45 per hour (scp 3). This supplement will be reviewed thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.Closing Date: 16th October 2026 at 12 noonInterview Date: 21st October 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25; not in employment, education or training; from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities; ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.