Cleaner

Astley Primary School; Melton Constable; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Astley Primary School is seeking a dedicated cleaner to join our team in Melton Constable, United Kingdom. The role is 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm, for 43 weeks per year (term time plus 4 weeks).

Salary is on the Support Staff Scale B at £13.07 per hour. You will help maintain cleanliness of classrooms, toilets, corridors and other areas under the guidance of the School Caretaker and Synergy Estates Team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high standards of cleaning.
• Is able to work individually or as part of our cleaning team
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues.
• Is positive and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Able to work flexible hours during holiday periods

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in classrooms, toilets, corridors and other internal areas under the direction of the School Caretaker and Synergy Estates Team.
• Part‑time position outside normal school hours to enable access for cleaning across all areas.
• Cleaning hours during school holiday periods as required.

Job description

Astley Primary School is a large village school with a positive and friendly team of staff. The school is spread across two buildings for our classrooms, and we have a separate hall and large, beautiful grounds.

We are part of the Synergy Multi Academy Trust, and are committed to working collaboratively to improve the education and the opportunities available for all of our children

We are currently looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Astley Primary School.

Hours: 12.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm, 43 weeks per year (term time plus 4 weeks)

Salary: Support Staff Scale B - £13.07 per hour

We are looking for a Cleaner who:

• Demonstrates high standards of cleaning.
• Is able to work individually or as part of our cleaning team
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues.
• Is positive and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Able to work flexible hours during holiday periods

As a Cleaner at Astley Primary School, you will play a key role in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the classrooms, toilets, corridors and other internal areas of the school, under the direction of our School Caretaker and Synergy Estates Team. The role will be a part‑time position out of normal school hours to allow full access for cleaning in all areas. The role will also require cleaning hours during school holiday periods.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to excellence.
• Our school offers a happy and positive culture of collaboration
• All cleaning materials and equipment supplied
• Training and support from Synergy Estates Team

If you are a dedicated cleaner with the ability to work as part of our Cleaning Team to maintain high standards across the school, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly recommended to observe our school and its friendly, unique atmosphere. Please contact the school office to book a visit.

Closing Date: 12.00 pm Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible therefore we reserve the right to recruit prior to this date.

Safeguarding Statement

Synergy Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Synergy Multi Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.