Cleaner: Ferndown First School

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

Job summary

Ferndown First School is seeking reliable cleaners to join our friendly team. The role is 10 hours per week, term-time plus four weeks, 3.30pm–5.30pm, with start ASAP.

You’ll keep classrooms and corridors clean, use cleaning equipment safely, report hazards, and work flexibly with staff to make the school day easier for everyone. No prior experience required—just a positive attitude and pride in doing a job well.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliability

Friendly

Calm under pressure

Job description

About the role

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 caredfor 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.

Further Information

Closing date: 13th November 2026

Interview date: 19th November 2026

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

About Us

Ferndown First School is a friendly, nurturing and community‑minded school serving children from Reception to Year 4. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, caring and inspiring environment where every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive. With well‑resourced learning spaces, dedicated staff and a strong commitment to high‑quality education and care, we work closely with families to make school life happy, inclusive and full of opportunity. If you want a role where your positivity, teamwork and commitment truly matter, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our community.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive support, Induction and training package


• We’re a supportive team who’ll have your back during the good, the bad, and the \"Did that really just happen?\" moments.


• Professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!


• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference!


• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.


• The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust - a growing Trust where our mission is \"making lives better\".