Cleaner at Hamworthy Primary Federation

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 7,600 - 7,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join the Hamworthy Primary Federation Premises team, working across Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery and Hamworthy Park Junior School. The role emphasizes pride in a safe, well-maintained environment and collaboration with staff.

You will contribute to daily operations, ensuring high cleanliness standards, reliability, and timeliness. Training on health and safety is provided, with a flexible, supportive team culture and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a consistently clean environment with attention to detail within given timeframes.
• Reliable, punctual and able to create a clean, bright, safe environment.
• Experience working in a team and liaising with colleagues and teaching staff.
• Willing to gain knowledge of Health and Safety (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistently clean environment across two schools with attention to detail within set timeframes.
• Be reliable, punctual and maintain a bright, safe and secure environment for staff and children.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and colleagues to support daily operations.
• Participate in Health & Safety awareness training and follow established procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible mindset

Job description

About the role

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

Salary: £7,600.75 - £7,720.04 (actual)

Salary: £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

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

About Us

Hamworthy Primary Federation is located in a beautiful part of Dorset; on the edge of the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch conurbation - bordering onto Poole Harbour. This wonderful setting allows children to be immersed in the life of a coastal town.

Our school grounds back directly on to Hamworthy Park, where children often play after school, participate in water activities in the paddling pool and enjoy the beach life style this brings.

Our Federation consists of two schools -Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery and Hamworthy Park Junior School. Both schools are four-form entry and set in beautiful surroundings, and whilst both schools are unique and meet the needs of all children at different stages of their educational journey, we pride ourselves that we function as an all through Primary school.

We believe that every child deserves the very best education - and therefore every child is at the centre of all that we do. Our ethos is valued by all of us and the shared belief we all have creates a happy school, where every child is valued, every day and where we believe the opportunities we offer should provide our children with every possibility of a bright future.

We are proud of our open, approachable leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a working environment that is both purposeful and positive. We invest in our team, offering opportunities for training, mentoring, and career progression.

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.

About Hamwic Education Trust

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.