Cleaner Awel y Mor

Neath Port Talbot; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme 15.3%

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a School Cleaner for Awel y Mor Primary School, Port Talbot. The role is term-time, 15 hours per week, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will join an experienced cleaning team responsible for maintaining a clean and safe learning environment.

The post offers Local Government Pension Scheme contributions, a living wage or competitive pay, an induction programme, and access to wellbeing opportunities. Applications may be welcomed from diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Some experience is necessary for the role.
• Full induction and training programme will be provided.
• Welsh Language skills are not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school to ensure a clean and safe learning environment.
• Carry out cleaning duties as part of a team to support term-time operations.
• Assist with housekeeping and basic maintenance tasks as required.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ06141 Date posted 10/11/2026 Application closing date 24/11/2026 Location Awel Y Mor Primary School Salary £13.27 per hour Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 15 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments JDPS - School Cleaner 2022.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

Hours: 15.00 hours per week - 41 weeks per year - Term Time Working

Monday – Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30pm

Location of post: Awel y Mor Primary School, Ffordd Ysgol, Sandfields, Port Talbot, SA12 6TP

We are currently looking for a School Cleaner to join Team NPT.

You’ll join our excellent cleaning team that was shortlisted for the Best Service Team category at the prestigious APSE Awards. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school to ensure pupils areable to learn in a clean and safe environment.

Alongside a positive working environment, we offer access to our generous Local Government Pension Scheme, a living wage payment / a competitive rate of pay, a term time working contract, and access to the Council’s Health & Wellbeing Group.

Some experience is necessary for the role, but all successful candidates will undergo a full induction and training programme.

For an informal discussion, please contact Shirley Freeguard, AMS Operations Manager, on 01639 763423 or email [e-mail] .

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

Welsh Language skills are not required for this role.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.