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St James’ Catholic Primary School in Skelmersdale is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our school team. The role is part-time, 15 hours per week, with working hours 3.00pm–6.00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.
Salary is quoted on a full-time equivalent basis; successful applicants will be paid pro-rata. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with an online DBS check as part of our due diligence.
Location St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN (231 on roll)
Tel: 01695 728989
School website: www.st-james-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary Cleaner – 15 Hours Per Week
St James’ Governors are looking to recruit a Cleanerto join our school team.
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and conscientious person to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff.
If you are interested in joining our friendly school community, we would love to hear from you.
The interview is w/c 14/07/2026
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.
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.
Essential Qualifications See Person Specification
Desirable Qualifications See Person Specification
Essential Experience See Person Specification
Desirable Experience See Person Specification
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 entitled 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.