Cleaner at Upton Junior School

Dorset Council UK; England; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is hiring a Cleaner for Upton Junior School in England. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for motivated individuals to join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning would be an advantage but training will be provided.
• High standards of cleanliness are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of school premises.
• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Site Manager.

Skills

good interpersonal skills

discretion and sensitivity

very high standards

able to work under own initiative

organised, flexible and work well under pressure

team player

positive attitude

Job description

Overview

ROLE: Cleaner

SCHOOL: Upton Junior School

HOURS: 15 hours per week (Term time plus 3 weeks)

SALARY: (GRADE 2/SCP 2/FTE £24,413/PRO-RATA £8,987)

CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: 10 October 2025

START DATE: 3 November 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Cleaner to join our friendly cleaning team at Upton Junior School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

Upton Junior School, awarded ‘Good’ by Ofsted is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual with high standards of cleaning to join our friendly cleaning team. Candidates will strive to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained throughout the school on a daily basis. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What About Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

Job/Person Summary

Upton Junior School is looking to appoint a cleaner working three hours per day, Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm.

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who has high standards and takes pride in their work, thereby ensuring our children have a clean, safe school in which to learn.

The post holder will be required to ensure that school premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, working as part of a team under the direction of the Site Manager. Experience would be an advantage; however, thorough training will be provided.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who Has

• good interpersonal skills
• discretion and sensitivity
• very high standards
• is able to work under own initiative
• is organised, flexible and work well under pressure
• is a good team player
• a smile for all situations