Cleaner (MAT Cover)

Mowbray Education Trust; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray is seeking a part-time Cleaner for maternity cover. The role focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards to support a safe and welcoming learning environment. The position is 17.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 3:30pm–7:00pm) across 43 weeks per year, with a salary of £11,438.80 per annum (£13.28 per hour).

Start date as soon as possible, with closing date 9 October 2026. Interview date: Friday 16 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Your role as a member of the team is to ensure that cleanliness standards are high.

Job description

Cleaner (MAT Cover) at John Ferneley College

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• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/JFC/43439
• Location: Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1LH
• Contract Type: Maternity Cover
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £11,438.80 Annually (Actual), £13.28 an hour
• Hours Per Week: 17.5
• Weeks Per Year: 43
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Fri 9th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Friday 16th October 2026

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About this Role

New and exciting opportunities to be a part of John Ferneley College

Cleaner - Maternity Cover (fixed term to end August 2027)

We currently have a vacancy for a part time Cleaner to join our Team. This is a great opportunity for customer focused individuals to join the team, driven by a single vision which is to do our best for every student and to create an environment where they can thrive.

Your role as a member of the team is to ensure that cleanliness standards are high.

Why join John Ferneley College?

• an opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic team with a 'can do' attitude to securing life chances for children
• high aspiration for all our students
• an extensive and personalised professional development programme
• a great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students
• opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

• Inclusivity: We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.
• Aspiration: Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.
• Collaboration: Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Further information

• Hours: 17.5 per week (Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 7pm)
• Salary: £11,438.80 per annum (£13.28 an hour)
• Term time plus INSET plus 4 weeks for deep cleans (43 weeks)

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 9th October 2026

Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

Mowbray Education Trust embraces and welcomes diversity and equality.

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

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• an opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic team with a 'can do' attitude to securing life chances for children
• high aspiration for all our students
• an extensive and personalised professional development programme
• a great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT