Cleaner

Teaching Vacancies; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Cleaner for Ferndown First School in Ferndown. The role is 10 hours per week, 3.30pm–5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus 4 weeks, with a starting ASAP date.

Salary is £6,582 per annum (£13.31 per hour) and includes sick pay and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. The successful candidate will keep classrooms and corridors clean, use equipment safely and report hazards, while working flexibly with staff to support a smooth school day for

Qualifications

• No experience required—good attitude and reliability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean, tidy and ready for use.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and maintain hygiene standards with appropriate tools.
• Spot and report hazards to keep the school safe and running smoothly.
• Work flexibly with staff to support a smooth school day for everyone.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cleaner – Ferndown First School

£6,582 per annum (£13.31 per hour) plus generous sick pay and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

10hrs per week (3.30pm-5.30pm Monday-Friday), Term time plus 4 weeks (working hours during school holidays to be arranged)

To start ASAP

Do you take pride in creating environments that are calm, clean and welcoming for children to enjoy? At Ferndown First School we recognise that a well-presented corridor or a freshly prepared classroom plays a vital role in supporting an effective school day.

We’re a warm, kind and down to earth communities where every adult plays a part in helping our children thrive. And yes, that absolutely includes the heroes who keep our schools gleaming.

We’re looking for reliable, friendly and quietly brilliant Cleaners to join our teams. If you take pride in creating spaces that feel cared for and ready for learning, we’d love you to bring your cleaning superpowers to our teams.

What you’ll do

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean, tidy and ready for action (glitter may attempt to resist, but you’ll win).
• Use cleaning equipment safely and sensibly, and maintain good hygiene standards with the right tools for each area.
• Spot and report hazards so the school stays safe and running smoothly.
• Work flexibly with staff to help the day go that little bit easier for everyone

Who you are

• Kind, reliable and the sort of person who finds quiet satisfaction in making things look their best.
• Calm, positive and able to notice the small things - like that mysterious smudge that definitely wasn’t there five minutes ago.
• Discreet, professional and trusted to work independently or with others.
• Flexible, willing to learn and confident using cleaning materials safely.
• No experience needed - just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a pride in doing a job well.

What the school offers its staff

About us:

Ferndown First School is a friendly, nurturing and community‑minded school serving children from Reception to Year 4. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, caring and inspiring environment where every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive. With well‑resourced learning spaces, dedicated staff and a strong commitment to high‑quality education and care, we work closely with families to make school life happy, inclusive and full of opportunity. If you want a role where your positivity, teamwork and commitment truly matter, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our community.

• Comprehensive support, Induction and training package
• We’re a supportive team who’ll have your back during the good, the bad, and the “Did that really just happen?” moments.
• Professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference!
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust - a growing Trust where our mission is “making lives better”

Further details about the role

Interview date: 19th November 2026

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.