Cleaner

Millwood Primary Special School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Millwood Primary Special School in Greater Manchester is seeking a conscientious cleaner to join the premises and cleaning team. Grade 3, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday all year round, with option for either 6:00–9:00 or 15:30–18:30 shifts. Start date ASAP subject to pre-employment checks and Right to Work in the UK.

Experience is an advantage, though training will be provided. The school emphasises safeguarding and DBS clearance; interviews will be arranged after shortlisting, with

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is an advantage though not essential as training will be provided.
• Ability to work to high cleaning standards.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Clean school premises to a very high standard.
• Follow health and safety procedures and school policies.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Cleaning experience

Job description

Grade 3 (15 hours per week - Monday to Friday all year round)

Either AM shift 6.00am-9.00am or PM shift 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Start date ASAP subject to all pre-employment checks

Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint a conscientious, hardworking cleaner to join the Millwood premises and cleaning team.

Millwood is a well-established, outstanding and inclusive special school for pupils aged 3-11 who have a range of special educational and complex medical needs, and challenging behaviour. We have a large building with specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, specialist play and therapy equipment, extensive grounds, and have a new extension opening on 1 September 2026.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the school is cleaned to an exceptionally high standard.

Relevant experience is an advantage although not essential as training will be provided.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to DBS clearance and other pre-employment checks including verification of identity, evidence of right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references and qualification checks. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our school website.

We will conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

Close date: 1 September 2026. Interviews to be confirmed.

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Application Form
• Application pack (JD/PS)