Cleaner

New Marston Primary School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

New Marston Primary School in Oxford is seeking suitable candidates to join our cleaning team as soon as possible. The role supports maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic environment for pupils and staff.

The 15 hours per week during term time include after-school or early-morning shifts, with occasional deep cleans during holidays and inset days. Training on hazardous substances, health and safety, manual handling, and a DBS check will be completed.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Training will be provided on hazardous substances, health and safety, and manual handling.
• DBS check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for pupils and staff.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks across the school facilities.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holidays and inset days.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health and safety

Manual handling

Job description

We are seeking suitable candidates to start as soon as possible to join our dedicated cleaning team. The role will involve a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of a safe, clean, and hygienic environment.

The role is 15 hours per week (3.30 pm to 6.30pm five days a week or 6.30-9.30am, five days per week) during term time and a further 2 weeks during the school holidays to contribute to the deep clean of the school, plus 5 inset days per year.

The successful applicant should have appropriate experience, but training will be given relating to hazardous substances, health and safety, and manual handling.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midnight on the 1st October 2026. However, we reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Further information can be found by contacting Cherelle Williams at [e-mail].

New Marston Primary School is part of The River Learning Trust, which is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NOTE 1: Some cautions, reprimands, warnings and convictions are protected under the DBS filtering process and you do not have to disclose them. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [exceptions] Order 1975 [2013 and 2020] provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are considered "protected." This means that they do not need to be disclosed to an employer and, if they are disclosed, an employer cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found here

NOTE 2: If you are under 18, it is no longer a legal requirement for you to disclose any cautions you hold

The River Learning Trust (RLT) is a multi-academy trust responsible for a number of schools and a school-centred initial teacher training provider; the schools and SCITT are united by their commitment to the principles of the trust and a common belief in the benefits of everything that is gained by working together.

Commitment to Excellence: striving for the best educational experience through continuous improvement.

Everyone Learning, creating and taking opportunities that enhance lives through evidence-based practice supporting adult and pupil learning.

Respectful Relationships: acting with care, integrity, and fairness in all we do

The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.