Cleaner

Castle Phoenix Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 3,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Castle Phoenix Trust seeks a School Cleaner at Little Heath Primary School in Coventry. The temporary post is 7.5 hours per week across 38 weeks, with a 3:00pm–4:30pm Monday to Friday pattern, graded at Grade 1 Point 3 (£12.85/hr).

The role involves cleaning designated areas to keep the school hygienic, joining a supportive staff team, and benefiting from CPD links and the Trust’s wellbeing initiatives, including pension provisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas within the school to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Assist in maintaining clean and safe classrooms and communal spaces.
• Follow school policies and health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

# CleanerEmployer: Little Heath Primary SchoolLocation: Coventry, WarwickshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 1 Point 3 - £12.85 per hourPosted: 17th July 2026Expires: 14th August 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1565869* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**School Cleaner (Temporary until 31 August 2027)****Grade 1 Point 3 - £12.85 per hour****7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year****Required to start as soon as possible****Working pattern is 3.00pm – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday**We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner, to work as part of a team, undertaking the cleaning of designated areas within the school, to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.We are a forward-thinking school and we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children; they are at the heart of everything we do. You would be joining an enthusiastic staff team focused on providing great opportunities for learning and wellbeing for all our pupils.Equally, you would join us at an exciting time as we have recently joined Castle Phoenix Trust. The Trust is able to offer additional CPD links to staff and it prides itself on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career.We can offer: -• Hard working colleagues and well-trained support staff who are passionate about what they do• Pupils who are excited about learning new things• A supportive trust and local governing body who are committed to helping the school move forwards• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition, through the Trust’s people strategy, and a range of benefits which include the provision of the West Midlands’ pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, an employee discount scheme and a commitment to developing the use of new technologies to support learning and streamline workload.We are excited about our future – we would love to hear from you if you think you could be part of creating that future.**Closing Date: 14 August 2026 09:00am****Shortlisting: 17 August 2026****Interviews: Week beginning 24th August 2026**If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance