Cleaner

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Leicester is looking for a reliable cleaner to join their dedicated team. The role involves regular cleaning tasks, including classroom upkeep and bathroom maintenance, for 12.5 hours per week during term time. The school promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers various well-being initiatives. Ideal candidates will manage their time effectively and take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Applications are encouraged from those who value team spirit and community service.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Supportive management

Pension scheme

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or similar position.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of classrooms and shared areas.
• Maintaining cleanliness of bathrooms.
• Mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Damp wiping furniture and emptying bins.
• Liaising for larger cleaning projects.

Skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Job Summary

1 x Permanent cleaning position at 12.5 Hours per week: 3:15pm – 5:45pm Term Time Only (With 62.5 additional hours to be worked during the holidays) Salary - 12.5 hours per week = £7,848 per annum (actual)

About us and job overview

Alderman Richard Hallam (ARH) is a large, thriving primary school, which is fortunate to have extensive grounds in the Beaumont Leys area of Leicester. Our children mostly come from the local area and are drawn from a diverse social spectrum. We are a fully inclusive school, which nurtures every child. At Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, we are looking for dynamic and reliable cleaners to work as part of our friendly team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by their line manager. This position will report to the Premises Officer and the Senior Leadership Team. At ARH, we celebrate and promote positive health and well‑being for everyone. We have a Well‑being and Workload Reduction Team comprising different roles within the school. The team have introduced a number of well‑being initiatives such as staff quizzes, bingo nights, pamper sessions and full days of well‑being time, to name just a few. They also work together to review the workloads of staff and find strategies for reducing unnecessary tasks. If this is something that you would be interested in, you would be very welcome to join the team.

For further information, please download our comprehensive recruitment pack below.

We can offer you

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals.
• A supportive and approachable line manager.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to be part of the wider school community.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning.
• Maintaining bathroom cleanliness.
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings and emptying bins.
• Liaising with the Premises Officer for larger seasonal projects.
• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed, by the Premises Officer.
• To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with LCC.

The right candidate will

• Have the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Take pride in a job well done.
• Have the ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and teams.
• Have flexibility with working hours.
• Have a commitment to the happiness, well‑being, self‑esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Find out more about school by visiting our school website or organising a visit via the School Office Team.

We would welcome an application from someone who is genuinely interested in our school and the community it serves; it would be great if your application reflects this. We want to read about your experiences and what you have learnt from them - please refer to specific examples and show us what makes you, you. Please apply online via eteach - please note we do not accept CVs. Please note that workplace adjustments can be made if required - this should be highlighted in your application.

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 3:00pm Interview date: Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 9:00am - times to be confirmed in email to shortlisted candidates.