Cleaner - John Gulson Primary School

Coventry City; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 8,300; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council's John Gulson Primary School seeks a friendly Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the school. The role is 12.5 hours a week, 3:15 pm to 5:45 pm, term-time only, requiring the ability to work independently and as part of a small team while covering absences.

You will perform general cleaning duties with various equipment, comply with safeguarding checks, and participate in pre-employment clearances. Salary noted is approximate.

Qualifications

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the school.
• Undertake general cleaning duties to keep areas hygienic.
• Use a range of cleaning equipment as required.
• Work individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility to cover absences around the building.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks in classrooms, corridors and facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move around the building to cover absences when required.

Skills

Cleanliness standards

General cleaning

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

The School Business Manager and Site Service Manager are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and flexible Cleaner to work in our friendly and caring inner-city, multicultural primary school.

This role is 12.5 hours a week over 5 days, 3:15 - 5:45 pm, term time only.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who will ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained within our school. You will be required to undertake general cleaning duties to ensure the school is kept in a clean and hygienic condition. You will be required to use a range of equipment, as required, in specified areas within the school in accordance with the school’s standards. You should be able to work individually and as part of a team. You will be required to demonstrate flexibility in the role, moving around the building to cover absences when required.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Salary £7,316.58 approx (Term time only 38 weeks)


• Frequency Annual


• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/188/13335


• Contract Type Term Time Only


• Closing Date 20 September, 2026


• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles


• Business Unit Schools


• Location John Gulson Primary School, George Street, Coventry , United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)