CLEANER

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Primary School in Skelmersdale is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic cleaner to join the school team. The role is part-time, term-time only, working 10 hours a week under the site supervisor to maintain cleaning standards across designated areas.

The post is a permanent contract, with a pro rata salary reflecting term-time hours. The school emphasizes teamwork, pride in work, and health and safety awareness, with an opportunity to discuss DBS and safeguarding expectations.

Qualifications

• Basic maths and literacy skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical way.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning of designated areas within the school premises to keep them clean and hygienic.
• Work under the direction of the site supervisor.
• Maintain a tidy and safe working environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible attitude

Organisation

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Basic maths and literacy skills

Job description

Salary £13.45 an hour £25949to £ 25949pro rata, term time only, 38 weeks per year

Term

Term Part‑time.

Perm / FTC

Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.

Required

Required (ASAP to 31/08/2027).

Hours

Hours 10 hours a week.

Closing Date

Closing Date 23/11/2026.

Location Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (242 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk

Summary Trinity Primary School are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, organised, flexible and hard working cleaner to our wonderful school team. Our school is at the heart of the community and has a wonderful grounds and a well maintained building. We are proud of our school and hope that the successful candidate will take pride in their work in order to maintain our current high standards. The successful candidate will work under the direction of our wonderful site supervisor, to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

We can offer:

• A friendly and welcoming community where children and staff are proud of their school
• Well behaved, happy, motivated and independent learners
• Dedicated and supportive colleagues who are committed to high standards
• Support for continuing professional development

We would like you to:

• Bring enthusiasm and a calm and caring nature
• Have a positive attitude and be an excellent role model
• Be efficient and reliable at all times
• Take pride in the job that you have been employed to do
• Be responsible for your own health and safety
• Be a good team player

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 12 noon 23/11/2026

Essential Qualifications

• Basic maths and literacy skills

Essential Experience

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical way
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectivelyAwareness of Health and Safety issues

Desirable Experience

• Previous cleaning duties

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact L Waring, [e-mail] Proposed Interview Date: 30/11/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entioned to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.