Cleaner

Lutley Primary School; Lower Hasbury; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Induction and training

Job summary

Hales Valley Trust is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our school team. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards across the site, using cleaning equipment, replenishing supplies, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently or as part of a team, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive learning environment. All-year-round contract, 15 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school site.
• Use a range of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Replenish supplies as required and keep areas well presented.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Health & safety

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

'We are a values-led school, with our values driving our decision making'

The Role - Cleaner

HVT Vacancy Reference:

HVT0804

Are you looking for a job with good holidays to give you a healthy work - life balance then this could be the job for you!

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our team. This is an important role within our school, helping to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment where pupils, staff and visitors can thrive.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school site, ensuring all allocated areas are cleaned to the required standards and health and safety requirements. You will use a range of cleaning equipment and materials, replenish supplies as required, and help ensure our learning environment remains safe, hygienic and well-presented.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail, can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and is committed to contributing positively to our school community.

Whether you have previous cleaning experience or are looking to develop your skills in a supportive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You will be on a All-Year Round contract working 15 hours hours per week on a Permanent Contract.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Are reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic.
• Have good attention to detail and can work efficiently.
• Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Are willing to undertake training and develop your skills.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• A leadership team that values and recognises the contribution of every member of staff.
• A positive working environment within a successful and growing Trust.
• Comprehensive induction and training opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement.
• Access to discounted fees at our Trust schools.
• Employee Assistance Programme, supporting your health and wellbeing.
• Networking and support opportunities across Hales Valley Trust schools.

• The opportunity to make a real difference by helping create a safe, clean and inspiring environment for our pupils.

Closing Date: 13th October 2026

Shortlisting:

Interviews:

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974