Cleaner: Ferndown First School

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

Ferndown First School is recruiting a Cleaner. The post is 10 hours per week (3:30pm–5:30pm, Monday–Friday), term time plus 4 weeks, starting ASAP. The role pays £6,582 per annum (£13.31 per hour) with generous sick pay and eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We’re looking for someone reliable and discreet who can keep classrooms, corridors and shared areas clean, use cleaning equipment safely, spot hazards and work flexibly with staff to support a smooth school day.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Calm, patient and able to notice small details
• Discreet and professional in handling duties
• Flexible and eager to learn cleaning routines
• Positive attitude and pride in a clean environment

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean, tidy and ready for action.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and maintain good hygiene standards.
• Spot and report hazards to keep the school safe.
• Work flexibly with staff to support the day’s smooth operation.

Skills

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Discreet

Flexible

Willingness to learn

Job description

Cleaner - Ferndown First School

£6,582 per annum (£13.31 per hour) plus generous sick pay and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

10hrs per week (3.30pm-5.30pm Monday-Friday), Term time plus 4 weeks (working hours during school holidays to be arranged)

To start ASAP

Do you take pride in creating environments that are calm, clean and welcoming for children to enjoy? At Ferndown First School we recognise that a well-presented corridor or a freshly prepared classroom plays a vital role in supporting an effective school day.

We're a warm, kind and down-to-earth communities where every adult plays a part in helping our children thrive. And yes, that absolutely includes the heroes who keep our schools gleaming.

We're looking for reliable, friendly and quietly brilliant Cleaners to join our teams. If you take pride in creating spaces that feel cared for and ready for learning, we'd love you to bring your cleaning superpowers to our teams.

What You'll Do

• Keep classrooms, corridors and shared spaces clean, tidy and ready for action (glitter may attempt to resist, but you'll win).
• Use cleaning equipment safely and sensibly, and maintain good hygiene standards with the right tools for each area.
• Spot and report hazards so the school stays safe and running smoothly.
• Work flexibly with staff to help the day go that little bit easier for everyone.

Who You Are

• Kind, reliable and the sort of person who finds quiet satisfaction in making things look their best.
• Calm, positive and able to notice the small things - like that mysterious smudge that definitely wasn't there five minutes ago.
• Discreet, professional and trusted to work independently or with others.
• Flexible, willing to learn and confident using cleaning materials safely.
• No experience needed - just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a pride in doing a job well.