Cleaner

Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust; Harleston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Harleston is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain high cleanliness standards. This part-time role requires reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to health and safety. You will work 10 hours per week, during term time, with opportunities to grow in the education sector. The position is fixed-term until December 2025 with a salary of £6,084 per annum.

Qualifications

• Committed to high standards of site maintenance and health.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible in work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the school site.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Work scheduled hours efficiently.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our cleaning team at The Harleston Sancroft Academy, supporting us to deliver the very best outcomes for our community. The role of a cleaner is key to the successful operation of the school and can be a stepping stone into a career in education. We have seen cleaners progress to roles such as Midday Supervisors, Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants at Sancroft.

We are proud of our ethos and the positive relationships at our school. The Harleston Sancroft Academy is part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, an oversubscribed, inclusive and successful 3-16 Church of England school in South Norfolk where children thrive. The primary and secondary phases are located approximately half a mile apart; the role will include shifts in both phases.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to the highest standards of site maintenance, health and safety
• Be reliable and hard working
• Be flexible and able to work as part of a team
• Have energy, drive and enthusiasm
• Have a high level of attention to detail

Requirements

Salary: Pay Scale, B SCP2, £6,084 actual per annum (£24,413 FTE)

Contract: Fixed term until 19 December 2025

Hours: Part time, 10 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 6-8am, term time plus 4 weeks

Starting: October 2025

How to apply

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from “Attachments”.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the School Business Manager at [e-mail] or 01379 852561.

To apply online:

• Click the “Apply for Job” button
• You will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System
• If you do not have an account, you will need to create a “Teacher Booker” account

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date: 6 October 2025, 9am. Interview date: week commencing 6 October 2025.

Safeguarding and other notices

DN EAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to safeguarding checks and satisfactory references. The Trust’s safeguarding policy is available on our website.

This post is likely to come under the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if shortlisted. Guidance about disclosure can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.