Cleaner

Christ Church CE Primary School (Leigh); Leigh; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming environment

Pupil engagement

Support for CPD

Parent partnerships

Job summary

Christ Church CE Primary School in Leigh is seeking a dedicated cleaner for a temporary, term-time role. The position is 10 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 15:30–17:30), from October 2026 to 31 March 2027. You will clean allocated areas, operate cleaning equipment, replenish consumables and dispose of waste while reporting hazards.

The school offers a welcoming Christian environment, supportive staff and opportunities for professional development in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake relevant training including COSHH and health and safety at work.
• Ability to use a range of equipment relevant to the post.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties within allocated areas and in line with specified standards.
• To operate/use relevant cleaning equipment and materials (following relevant training).
• To refill and replace consumables and to collect and dispose of waste.
• To report serious hazards/faulty equipment as soon as practicably possible.
• To undertake specialist cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods.

Skills

COSHH training

Health & safety training

Safeguarding knowledge

Use of cleaning equipment

Job description

Christ Church CE Primary School

West Bridgewater Street

Leigh

WN7 4HB

Salary: Grade 2, £5,866 per annum. £13.48 per hour

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

Temporary until 31st March 2027

Required for October 2026

Christ Church C.E. Primary School are looking to appoint a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a temporary position until 31/03/2027

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties within allocated areas and in line with specified standards;
• To operate/use relevant cleaning equipment and materials (following relevant training);
• To refill and replace consumables and to collect and dispose of waste;
• To report serious hazards/faulty equipment as soon as practicably possible;
• To undertake specialist cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Christian faith and teachings;
• Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do
• Support for continuing professional development
• Excellent partnership of supportive parents and stakeholders.

Essentials for this role are:

• Willingness to undertaking relevant training including COSHH and health and safety at work;
• Ability to use a range of equipment relevant to the post;
• Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a safe and secure environment;
• Ability to take direction to complete a range of cleaning;
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

Your hours of work will be Monday to Friday 15:30 17:30, working term time only (total 10hrs per week)

The closing date for applications will be Monday 28th September 2026 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th October

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.christchurchprimaryschool.co.uk

Supporting Documents

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