Cleaner

Dudley Council; Dawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a School Cleaner for a primary school in Dawley, Shropshire. You will help keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces sparkling clean and safe for pupils and staff, working 2.5 hours per day, five days a week in term time with holidays for deep cleaning activities.

No prior cleaning experience is required, but reliability and attention to detail are valued. This part-time on-site role includes safeguarding steps and a DBS check as part of the

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is helpful but not essential
• Attention to detail and pride in work
• Reliable with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean and inviting
• Work as part of a friendly team to maintain hygiene and safety
• Follow school guidelines and safeguarding requirements

Skills

Detail orientation

Reliability

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Cleaner

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

• Dawley, Shropshire
• £25,614 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

Are you reliable, detail-oriented, and looking to make a difference in a warm and welcoming environment? We're seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to help keep our Primary School sparkling clean and safe for our pupils and staff. You'll be part of a supportive and friendly team, working behind the scenes to ensure our classrooms, corridors, and shared spaces are spotless and inviting.

What We're Looking For:

• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential

Working Hours:

• 2.5 hours per day
• 5 days a week (Monday to Friday in term time); year round, with school holidays for deep cleaning activities

Start times for this post can be before the school day or after and this will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Website: Visits to the School are recommended. To book, please contact 01384 818770 or email Mrs Safrany, our Business Manager.

Visit Dates:

• 1st October
• 6th October
• 13th October at 4.30pm

Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.