Cleaner (MAT Cover)

John Ferneley College; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

John Ferneley College is recruiting a part-time Cleaner to join our team on maternity cover. The role focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards and creating a safe, welcoming environment for students. Hours: 17.5 per week (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-7pm).

Salary: £11,438.80 per annum (£13.28/hour). Term time plus INSET plus 4 weeks for deep cleans (43 weeks). Closing Date: 9 Oct 2026; Interview: 16 Oct 2026; Start date: as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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 (43weeks)

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.

Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first