Cleaner

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 4,900 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Roseberry Primary School in County Durham is seeking an enthusiastic cleaner to join our busy team. The role is part-time (10.5 hours per week) with shifts Mon/Tue 3:45–6:00pm and Wed-Fri 3:45–5:45pm, starting November 2026.

The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, a flexible approach and the ability to work well with staff and pupils in a welcoming school environment. Applicants must understand Health and Safety and COSHH practices, be prepared for an enhanced DBS disclosure, and

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Have a flexible approach to the position.
• Work well as part of a team and also under their own initiative.
• To be aware of Health and Safety and COSHH practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks to maintain site cleanliness.
• Be punctual and dependable in attendance and performance.
• Follow Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Support the safeguarding of children in line with DBS requirements.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Punctuality

Flexibility

Teamwork

COSHH awareness

Job description

10.5 hpurs per week- Mon & Tues 3.45 – 6.00pm, Wed,Thurs & Fri 3.45 – 5.45pm

Whole Time

Required to start November 2026.

The Governors of this popular and welcoming primary school seek to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic cleaner, who is wholly committed to becoming an integral member of our hard-working and dedicated team.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas:

• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Have a flexible approach to the position.
• Work well as part of a team and also under their own initiative.
• To be aware of Health and Safety and COSHH practices and procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026

Interview date: Provisionally w/c 19th October 2026

Roseberry Primary School

Newfield, Pelton, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1NP

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