Cleaner, Hope Primary School - ORK10858

Orkney Islands Council; St Margaret's Hope; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Cleaner for Hope Primary School in the Orkney Islands. The role is permanent, part-time (13.75 hours per week) with a Monday to Friday pattern from 3.30pm to 6.15pm.

This position includes a pro-rata salary range of £29,080–£29,350 and hourly rates of £15.07–£15.21, with Distant Islands Allowance. The successful candidate will join the Building Cleaning Team, reporting to the Building Cleaning Team Manager, and will carry out cleaning of designated areas to

Qualifications

• The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile.

Responsibilities

• The purpose of this role is to undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas, which may include toilets and shower areas, within premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Powered equipment may be used where necessary.

Job description

Advert

Cleaner

Hope Primary School

13.75 hours per week

Permanent

£29,080 - £29,350 pro-rata

£15.07 - £15.21 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Building Cleaning Team Manager.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6.15pm. We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.

The purpose of this role is to undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas, which may include toilets and shower areas, within premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Powered equipment may be used where necessary.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 2 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 9 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Melissa Sutherland at [e-mail] or on 01856 873535 extension 2740.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.