Cleaner

Ferndown First School; Yate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferndown First School is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our team. The role is 10 hours per week, term-time plus 4 weeks during holidays, with shifts 3.30pm–5.30pm from Monday to Friday. The position pays £13.31 per hour (£6,582 per annum) and offers sick pay and eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Start date is ASAP. We value a calm, reliable, and friendly approach to keep classrooms and communal areas clean, bright, and welcoming for children.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly individual who takes pride in keeping spaces clean.
• Calm, positive person who notices small details and maintains high standards.
• Discreet, professional and able to work independently or with others.
• Flexible, keen to learn and comfortable using cleaning materials safely.
• No formal experience required; a positive attitude and pride in doing a good job are valued.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean and well-presented.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and maintain hygiene standards with appropriate tools.
• Spot and report hazards to keep the school environment safe.
• Work flexibly with staff to help the day run smoothly for everyone.

Skills

Reliability

Calm demeanor

Independence

Flexibility

Friendly approach

Job description

Cleaner – Ferndown First School

£6,582 per annum (£13.31 per hour) plus generous sick pay and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

10hrs per week (3.30pm-5.30pm Monday-Friday), Term time plus 4 weeks (working hours during school holidays to be arranged)

To start ASAP

Do you take pride in creating environments that are calm, clean and welcoming for children to enjoy? At Ferndown First School we recognise that a well-presented corridor or a freshly prepared classroom plays a vital role in supporting an effective school day.

We’re a warm, kind and down to earth communities where every adult plays a part in helping our children thrive. And yes, that absolutely includes the heroes who keep our schools gleaming.

We’re looking for reliable, friendly and quietly brilliant Cleaners to join our teams. If you take pride in creating spaces that feel cared for and ready for learning, we’d love you to bring your cleaning superpowers to our teams.

What you’ll do

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean, tidy and ready for action (glitter may attempt to resist, but you’ll win).

• Use cleaning equipment safely and sensibly, and maintain good hygiene standards with the right tools for each area.

• Spot and report hazards so the school stays safe and running smoothly.

• Work flexibly with staff to help the day go that little bit easier for everyone

Who you are

• Kind, reliable and the sort of person who finds quiet satisfaction in making things look their best.

• Calm, positive and able to notice the small things - like that mysterious smudge that definitely wasn’t there five minutes ago.

• Discreet, professional and trusted to work independently or with others.

• Flexible, willing to learn and confident using cleaning materials safely.

• No experience needed - just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a pride in doing a job well.