Cleaner

Bamford Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 9,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Programme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bamford Academy, part of Altus Education Partnership in Rochdale, is looking for a Cleaner to join our school community. You will help keep classrooms, corridors and communal areas clean and safe, with supportive training provided.

You will work 3pm–6pm, Monday to Friday, with Real Living Wage pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Experience is desirable but not essential; full training will be given.

Qualifications

• Punctual, reliable and hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Able to follow instructions, work to schedules and use initiative.
• Team player contributing to a professional, respectful environment.
• Willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., COSHH, manual handling, first aid).
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas.
• Maintain toilet and washroom facilities; empty bins.
• Support periodic deep-cleaning tasks and COSHH procedures.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Team player

Follow instructions

Hardworking

Job description

As a Cleaner, you will play an important part in ensuring our school is well‑presented and hygienic each day. Duties include cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas; maintaining toilet and washroom facilities; emptying bins; and supporting periodic deep‑cleaning tasks. You will follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH guidance, and help us uphold the high standards our school community expects.

1 x Cleaner - 3pm - 6pm - Monday - Friday

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Punctual, reliable and hardworking, with a positive attitude
• Able to follow instructions, work to schedules and use initiative
• A team player who contributes to a professional and respectful working environment
• Willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., COSHH, manual handling, first aid)
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school
• Supportive of our core values: Respect, Perseverance, Kindness, Acceptance and Responsibility

Experience in a school or commercial cleaning environment is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

What We Offer

As part of Altus Education Partnership, we provide:

• Real Living Wage salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits Programme
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• A warm, supportive team and a school community that lives its values
• High‑quality induction and ongoing professional development

Altus Education Partnership | Multi Academy Trust, Rochdale

Bamford Academy | Primary School in Rochdale

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 (midday)

Interviews: W/c 28th September 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.