Cleaner

St Stephen’s CE Primary School (Astley); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 7,300 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

St Stephens CE Primary School in Astley is seeking an enthusiastic cleaner for the after-school/evening shift. The role is 12.5 hours per week, term-time (38 weeks per year), Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–6:00pm, with a permanent appointment.

You will carry out cleaning duties, operate cleaning equipment, keep basic records, replenish consumables, and ensure health and safety (COSHH) compliance. Requires confidentiality and teamwork with the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties to specified standards.
• Ability to operate domestic/industrial cleaning equipment with training.
• Perform basic record keeping as directed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties in allocated areas.
• Refill consumables and dispose of waste.
• Follow COSHH regulations for handling materials.

Skills

Cleaning

COSHH

Equipment operation

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

St Stephens CE Primary School

Manchester Road

Astley

Tyldesley

M29 7BT

Salary: Grade 2, £7,349 per annum. £13.48 per hour

12.5 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for November / December 2026

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and efficient Cleaner to join our school team.

The successful candidate will be reliable, take pride in their work and be able to carry out the following duties:

• To undertake cleaning duties within allocated areas in line with specified standards
• To operate/use domestic and/or industrial cleaning equipment and materials (following relevant training)
• To undertake basic record keeping as directed
• To refill and replace consumables and to collect and dispose of waste
• To perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH)
• To handle cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations
• To take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards to the line manager
• To report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person
• To undertake specialist cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

The successful candidate must be able to work closely with the Site Manager and other members of the premises team and understand the importance of confidentiality in their role.

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6.00pm each day.

We offer a happy and caring working environment, with a supportive and effective team.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 882412, [e-mail] or www.astleysaintstephen.co.uk

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

• Job Description Person Specification
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements