Cleaner

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a reliable cleaner for a permanent part-time role. The position involves 12 hours per week with shifts 05:30–08:00 or 15:30–18:00, Monday to Friday, during term time plus three weeks in school holidays. Applicants should be hardworking and aim for very high workmanship and attention to detail.

DBS checks and safeguarding measures apply, with online checks on shortlisted candidates. Closing date is 23/09/26; interview date to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship.
• Reliable and punctual with a good track record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness of school facilities with attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Required to work 12 hours per week, 05.30-08.00 or 15.30-18.00 Monday-Friday, Term Time plus 3 weeks to be worked during school holidays.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable cleaner for a permanent position. The successful applicant should be hard working and have very high standards of workmanship, paying particularly close attention to detail.

Previous experience of cleaning roles is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have a good track record of being reliable and punctual.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Closing date: 23/09/26

Interview date: to be confirmed

Term time only plus three additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Three additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 3 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:

41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:

41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 49 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

St Margaret’s CE Primary

Crossgate Peth

Durham

DH1 4QB

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.st-margarets.durham.sch.uk/