Cleaner (4 x Vacancies)

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is recruiting four Cleaners to join the St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College Premises Team in Washington. No previous experience is required for these roles, which include 23.5, 10, and 15 hour posts, all on a permanent, part-year basis.

These vacancies offer pro rata annual pay of £25,614 and require a DBS check, with working patterns across Monday to Friday, varying start times and shifts to cover school hours.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Permanent contracts available.
• Part-time roles with multiple hour options.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.
• Work as part of a team to support the school's premises operations.

Job description

Cleaner (4 x Vacancies)

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time

Advert Start Date: 05/10/2026

Advert End Date: 19/10/2026 23:59

Salary: Grade B, SCP 3 (£25,614 per annum, pro rata)

Hours per week: 1 post for 23 Hours and 30 Minutes per Week, 1 post for 10 Hours per Week, 2 posts for 15 Hours per Week

Job Category: Catering / Cleaning

Vacancy ID: 303020

Employment Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Number of posts: 4

Closing date: 19 Oct

Further Information

Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Salary: Grade B, SCP 3 (£25,614 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: Permanent Contracts, Full Year

• 1 post for 23 Hours and 30 Minutes per Week
• 1 post for 10 Hours per Week
• 2 posts for 15 Hours per Week

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for 4 x Cleaners to join St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College Premises Team. We are seeking individuals to work as part of a team to provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school. Please indicate on the application form which vacancy you would prefer. No previous experience is required. Details of posts are as follows:

• 1 x 23.5hrs (Monday to Thursday 1pm to 5.45pm and Friday 12.30pm to 5pm)
• 1 x 10hrs (Monday to Friday 6am to 8am or 7am to 9am)
• 2 x 15hrs (Monday to Thursday 2.45pm to 5.45pm and 2pm to 5pm Friday, or Monday to Friday 6am to 9am)

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Supporting documents

• SRO Cleaner Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (152.26 KB)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)
• Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)