Cleaner

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Staveley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Learning Trust, which oversees Netherthorpe School in Staveley, Chesterfield, is recruiting a cleaner to join the facilities team. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards across designated areas, with duties including cleaning, vacuuming, polishing and more.

The successful candidate will report to the Premises Manager, bring previous cleaning experience, and demonstrate attention to detail and a conscientious attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and hygiene duties.
• Attention to detail and conscientious attitude.
• Pride in work and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, scrubbing, sanitising, shampooing, vacuum cleaning, polishing and dusting of designated areas as required.
• Assist in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Work under the supervision of the Premises Manager to support school wellbeing.

Job description

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

Netherthorpe School are seeking to appoint an efficient, friendly, and self-motivated cleaner to join our team. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the successful candidates will assist in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the areas allocated. Duties will include cleaning, washing, sweeping, scrubbing, sanitising, shampooing, vacuum cleaning, polishing, and dusting of designated areas as required. Our ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate previous cleaning experience, good attention to detail, a conscientious attitude and pride in their work.

The closing date is 9am Monday 2 November 2026 and the interview date is to be confirmed.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment,

further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website

Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.