Cleaner (afternoons)

Twynham Learning; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Twynham Learning multi-academy trust

Job summary

Twynham Learning is recruiting a Cleaner to join Christchurch Infant School's site team. The role involves carrying out cleaning tasks according to the school's cleaning schedule, complying with requirements and training, and working with limited supervision.

You will promote safeguarding and work under the Headteacher and Caretaker on a structured pattern. The position offers the chance to contribute to a dedicated team, with access to Local Government Pension Scheme, free on-site parking, and

Qualifications

• Have a high standard of safety and cleanliness.
• Be flexible with good organisational skills and able to use initiative.
• Have a basic knowledge of cleaning methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule.
• Ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and training as required.
• Work with limited supervision to an established pattern, with variations decided by Headteacher/Caretaker.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Safety standards

Organisational skills

Cleaning methods

Job description

School term-time and INSET days + 3.8 weeks in the school holidays

Grade

1

Salary range

(per annum)

Support staff salary point 3

With a pay award pending

Location

Christchurch Infant School

Reports to

Caretaker

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our site team at Christchurch Infant School.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule
• ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.
• work with limited supervision to an established work pattern. Variations in work requirements or allocation will be determined by the Headteacher/Caretaker
• promoting and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

An opportunity to work with a wonderful team

• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have a high standard of safety and cleanliness

• Are flexible with good organisational skills and able to use initiative
• Have a basic knowledge of cleaning methods

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

The closing date for applications is Monday 28 September 2026 at 9am.

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.