Cleaner

Bury Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Millwood is a well-established, outstanding and inclusive special school in the Millwood premises. A Grade 3 cleaner is required for 15 hours per week, with either an early (6.00am–9.00am) or late (3.30pm–6.30pm) shift, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Training will be provided and appointment will be subject to DBS clearance and pre-employment checks. The successful applicant will help maintain a clean, safe environment for pupils aged 3–11 with varied needs.

Responsibilities

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

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

Please indicate on application form.

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.