Cleaner

Sidegate Primary School; Nacton; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 3,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp employee benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Local government pensions

Job summary

Sidegate Primary School in Ipswich, Suffolk is seeking a Cleaner to join our team for a part-time, fixed-term role until 31 August 2027. The position runs 6 hours per week across 42 weeks a year, with Tuesday and Thursday 3pm–6pm shifts.

The role supports a clean, safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors within a welcoming school community. The successful candidate will work under the Active Learning Trust, joining a people-first organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school, including classrooms, communal areas and toilets.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, including specialist cleaning during school closure periods.
• Prepare rooms and workspaces for school activities and meetings.
• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies, monitor stock levels and store equipment safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures, report faults or safety concerns, and complete required records and checklists.

Job description

Location: Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: ALT Grade B £3,651.22 - £3,708.50 Annually Actual
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Working Pattern: 6 Hours, 42 Weeks per year. Tues & Thurs 3pm - 6pm

We are looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Sidegate Primary School, a welcoming primary school in Ipswich where high expectations and a strong sense of community sit at the heart of school life. This important role helps ensure our pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a clean, safe and well-maintained environment every day. We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail and is committed to maintaining high standards across the school. As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will join a people-first organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and the contribution every colleague makes to children’s success.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school, including classrooms, communal areas and toilets.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, including specialist cleaning during school closure periods.
• Prepare rooms and workspaces for school activities and meetings.
• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies, monitor stock levels and store equipment safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures, report faults or safety concerns, and complete required records and checklists.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact: Savannah La'Thangue at, [e-mail].

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.