Cleaner

Discovery Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Primary Academy in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated cleaner to join the team and take responsibility for an area. The role is physically demanding and requires reliable, hardworking individuals who can contribute to maintaining a clean learning environment for pupils.

Applicants should be prepared to work as part of a busy team, adhere to safeguarding policies, and support the school in upholding high standards of hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift/move equipment as required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment across assigned areas.
• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard in line with academy policies.
• Work effectively as part of the cleaning team with a consistent approach to hygiene and safety.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and stored correctly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Job description

Overview

Discovery Primary Academy is an Ofsted Good rated academy located in the heart of Peterborough. Staff are friendly and supportive, behaviour is excellent, and students are keen to learn. We are looking for a cleaner to join the current team, with their own area of responsibility. Our cleaning team are friendly, hardworking, and committed individuals who can work well as part of a busy team and help maintain a clean environment for our children. This position is physically demanding and may involve some heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment across assigned areas.
• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard in line with academy policies.
• Work effectively as part of the cleaning team with a consistent approach to hygiene and safety.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and stored correctly.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift/move equipment as required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare policies.

How to apply

If you are interested in being part of our Academy, please complete the mynewterm application form. Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Additional information

Discovery Primary Academy welcomes prospective applicants to arrange a visit. Please contact Debby Pinfold on 01733 325001 or email [e-mail] for more information about the Academy and the work we do. This role requires enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List and two references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Discovery Primary Academy and the Four Cs MAT are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.