Cleaner - Penygarn Primary

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is hiring a Cleaner for Penygarn Primary School. The role focuses on maintaining a clean and safe school environment during term time, with 12 hours per week at an hourly rate of £13.70. The position is permanent and part-time, working 42 weeks per year.

Applicants should be organised, enthusiastic and flexible, with a can-do attitude. Informal discussions can be held with Jayne Sullivan on 01633 647718.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning operations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Organised, enthusiastic and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Join the school's cleaning team as a Cleaner.
• Carry out cleaning duties with attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Be prepared to react to last-minute changes and support the facilities team as required.

Job description

Location Penygarn Community Primary School

Salary Hourly rate: £13.70 | Grade 1

Basis Term Time

Cleaner - Penygarn Primary

Penygarn Community Primary School 11/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Hourly rate: £13.70 | Grade 1

Contractual hours 12 Basis Term Time Package Permanent | 12 hours per week, 42 weeks per year Job category/type Cleaning, School Date posted 29/10/2026 Job reference REQ006666

Attachments REQ006666 Cleaner - Penygarn Primary.docx REQ006666 Cleaner - Penygarn Primary - cymraeg.docx

Job description

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated person to join the schools cleaning team as a Cleaner.

As the successful candidate, you will have experience of cleaning and a passion for getting the job done. A can-do attitude and an eye for detail are essential. A flexible approach and willingness to react to last minute changes will make you an excellent addition to our dedicated team.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jayne Sullivan on 01633 647718.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB