Cleaner

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is recruiting a cleaner to cover term-time hours with additional holiday clean-down. Shifts are Monday–Tuesday 4:00pm–6:30pm and Wednesday–Friday 3:30pm–6:00pm, with two weeks of holiday work. The role reports to the Assistant Site Manager and requires DBS disclosure and references.

Start date is as soon as possible, with a closing date of 8 October 2026 and an interview in week starting 12 October 2026. A supportive team and strong College ethos are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles, including schools or educational settings.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently when required.
• Flexible attitude with punctuality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties to keep college premises hygienic and safe.
• Follow the site supervisor's instructions and maintain standards.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Role: Cleaner

Hourly rate: £12.83 per hour

Shifts: Monday -Tuesday: 4pm-6:30pm, Wednesday - Friday: 3:30pm-6pm (12.5 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent - Part time - Term Time plus 2 weeks (clean down during holiday periods)

Reporting to: Assistant Site Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students' lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.

This role is based at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College; the country's leading sixth form college. It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally.

We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of college life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.

The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.

About the Role

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College are currently recruiting a cleaner for the following hours:

Monday - Tuesday: 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday - Friday: 3:30pm-6pm

You will also be required to do 2 weeks clean down during college holidays

The role

To perform such cleaning duties as may be reasonably specified by the Site Supervisor to ensure that the College premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

Your Responsibilities

• See attached Job Description

What we are looking for

Cleaning experience

Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.

Flexible approach and positive attitude towards work

Punctual and reliable

Excellent team player

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: W/C 12th October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

The school is an equal opportunities employer.