Cleaner at Hamworthy Primary Federation

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working approach

Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Benefits portal

Job summary

Hamworthy Primary Federation is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cleaner to join our Premises team and work across our two schools in Poole. The role is term-time with INSET days plus one additional week during holidays, 12.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6pm, permanent contract.

The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe environment for pupils and staff. We offer flexible working where possible, wellbeing support, and access to the Local Government

Qualifications

• Can deliver a consistently clean environment with excellent attention to detail within given timeframes
• Reliable, punctual and able to create a clean, bright, safe and secure environment
• Experience of working in a team and effectively liaising with colleagues and teaching staff

Responsibilities

• Join our supportive Premises team and work across both of our schools.
• Provide a safe, well-maintained environment for pupils and staff.
• Support health and safety training and collaborate with teaching staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Job description

Contract

12.50 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term Time + INSET days + 1 additional week to be worked over the holidays)

Location

Hamworthy Primary Federation

Contract

12.50 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term Time + INSET days + 1 additional week to be worked over the holidays)

Monday to Friday - 3.30pm - 6pm

Permanent contract

Salary

Poole C 3-4 Pay Scale

£7,600.75 - £7,720.04 (actual)

£25,614 - £26,016 per annum full time equivalent

Application Deadline

Friday 6 November - 8am

Interview Date

Friday 13 November

Start Date

As soon as possible

Hamworthy Primary Federation is in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Hillary Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

Role Summary

Hamworthy Primary Federation are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and organised Cleaner to join our supportive Premises team and work across both of our schools.

This role plays a vital part in the daily running of our amazing Federation. We are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work, pays attention to detail and wants to provide a safe, well-maintained environment for all of our children and staff to work in.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• Can deliver a consistently clean environment with excellent attention to detail within given timeframes
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to create a clean, bright, safe and secure environment
• Experience of working in a team and effectively liaising with colleagues and teaching staff
• Willing to gain knowledge of Health and Safety (training with be provided)
• Good communication and organisation skills
• A flexible ‘solution focused’ approach and attitude to work
• Be approachable and a good team player

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card