Cleaner

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Tameside seeks a part-time Cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with the possibility of additional hours. The ideal candidate will establish good rapport with staff and students, be professional, and have strong moral principles. Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme and commitment to professional development are offered, creating a welcoming and enthusiastic working environment.

Benefits

Entry into Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to establish a good rapport with staff and students.
• Professional, friendly, patient, and understanding towards students.
• Motivated, able to follow instructions, and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to challenging situations.
• Open to new ideas and committed to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the school environment.
• Provide a customer-focused cleaning service within the school.

Skills

Good rapport with staff and students

Professionalism

Flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Strong moral and ethical principles

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade A. SCP 2 £5,802 (Actual salary/TTO)

Hours Per Week: 10hours

Base Location: St Raphael’s Catholic Primary school

Assessment Date: 7th January 2026

St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint a cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the school. You will be required to work for 10 hours per week: Monday to Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm. There may be other occasions when you will be required, for which you will receive payment.

The main duties of the role are:

• Undertake duties connected with the cleanliness of the environment and school premises to maintain high standards in the internal and external appearance of school buildings
• To provide a flexible, seamless, customer-focused cleaning service within school

The successful candidate will:

• Establish a good rapport with all staff and students
• Be professional, friendly, patient and understanding towards the students
• Be flexible, motivated, able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to training courses

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office at [e-mail] or call 0161 338 4095 to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, please complete the CES Application Form for Support Staff and return it to [e-mail]. Candidates must specify their areas of skills and expertise and how they could fulfil the brief of the role. Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Therefore, the appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic, and therefore applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Supporting Documents

↗ Cleaner Job description and person specification profile

↗ CES Application Form

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