Cleaner - Mereside Primary Academy

Fcat; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 6,300 - 6,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS employer contributions above 13%

Flexible working hours

Free annual flu vaccine

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Job summary

FCAT invites applications for a part-time Cleaner role at Mereside Primary Academy in Lancashire. The post covers permanent, part-time hours (10 per week) with a pro rata salary and benefits under the NJC scale. Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 9:00am.

Mereside Primary Academy, part of FCAT, focuses on supportive learning environments with strong safeguarding and staff development. The role includes routine cleaning, COSHH compliance, and contribution to a safe school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning and using cleaning equipment.
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Operate domestic and industrial cleaning equipment following training.
• Store allocated equipment and materials safely.
• Work in line with COSHH and health & safety regulations.
• Collect and dispose of waste and replenish consumables.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Cleaning equipment handling

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Part time (10 hours), TT + 15 days

Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Grade B, Points 3-4

Closing date for applications:2 November 2026, 9.00am

Cleaner - Mereside Primary Academy

Academy: Mereside Primary Academy

Contract: Permanent, Part time (10 hours), TT + 15 days

Salary: NJC, Grade B, Points 3 to 4 on the NJC Pay Scale

Pro rata salary will be £6,279 to £6,378 per annum

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 nd November 2026, 9am

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Mereside Primary Academy

Mereside Primary Academy caters for children aged 2-11 in a large, modern building located in spacious grounds. As a school we seek to provide an all-round education for children in a calm and nurturing environment. We have the highest expectations of pupil attainment, teacher performance and parental involvement and we encourage everyone to strive for excellence, in order to achieve potential.

We pride ourselves in knowing our children incredibly well and use this knowledge to motivate, encourage and care for them throughout their time at our school. Children here are at the heart of all we do and we continually strive to help each child find their strengths and talents so that they will flourish and be challenged. "The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well" (Ofsted July 2024)

At Mereside, our motto is 'Learning Together, Achieving Together' which demonstrates our commitment with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the local community to nurture a culture of lifelong learning for all. Our children have access to creative, sporting, musical and cultural opportunities with a variety of extra-curricular activities. "This school is central to the local community that it serves. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school…pupils trust their teachers to care for them, including when they need comfort or reassurance" (Ofsted July 2024)

All of our work revolves around our three school 'bees' which includes our own hive and is incorporated throughout our Mereside Way which both children and staff live by. 'Be kind, Be safe, Be ready' is implemented every minute, every day and supported by our very strong pastoral team who ensure that the care, guidance and support our children receive is second to none and enables all children to be ready for their next stage of education. "Pupils behave well during lessons and around school. Staff encourage them to behave sensibly and to treat others with respect…pupils' behaviour is addressed sensitively and effectively" (Ofsted July 2024)

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing support and development in your role
• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff
• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 13%
• Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays
• A range of generous family leave options and pay
• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 2 nd November 2026

Interview and Assessment date is TBC

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Maria Lydon, at [e-mail]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.

To undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the school,

Main Tasks and Responsibilitie

s

General Duties:

To act in accordance with FCAT’s policies and procedures.

To act as a role model and work in accordance with the Trust values: pride,

ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence.

To encourage and promote non

-

discriminatory behaviour and ensure equality and

diversity is sustained within FCAT and our academies.

To ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and maintain

confidentiality in your working practices ea

ch day. To ensure compliance with

FCAT’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.

To adhere to FCAT’s Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure that the duty of

care for all staff, including yourself to protect children and young people is

maintained.

A

ny other tasks and responsibilities reasonably appropriate to this post and grade.

To attend mandatory training and participate in performance development as

required.

To work in support of the Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.

Job Description for the position of

Cleaner

1.

Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as

directed;

2.

Operate / use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials, following

appropriate training;

3.

Responsible for storing allocated equipment and materia

ls safely and securely;

4.

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action

where hazards are

identified, report problems with equipment and serious hazards

to line manager immediately;

5.

Handle cleaning materials in line

with COSHH regulations;

6.

Collect and dispose of waste;

7.

Re-fill and replace soap, towels and other consumables;

8.

Adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Individuals in this role may also:

1.

Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during school closures o

r other

designated periods;

2.

Demonstrate cleaning duties to new or less experienced staff;

3.

Some responsibility for security of buildings.

Indicative knowledge, sk

ills and experience

Experience of cleaning and using cleaning equipment;

Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills.

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