Cleaner - Pontnewydd Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Cleaner for Pontnewydd Primary School. The role is term-time with 10 hours per week and 42 weeks per year, paid at £13.70 per hour. The successful candidate will join the school cleaning team, bringing enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to high standards of hygiene.

Applicants should have cleaning experience and a flexible approach to work. Contact Anthony Quilter for an informal discussion or to submit an application by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated person to join the school's cleaning team as a Cleaner.
• Experience of cleaning and a passion for getting the job done; a can-do attitude and eye for detail are essential.

Job description

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credit_card Salary Hourly rate: £13.70 | Grade 1

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Cleaner - Pontnewydd Primary School

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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 10 Basis Term Time Package Permanent | 10 hours per week, 42 weeks per year Job category/type Children and Family Services, School Date posted 03/11/2026 Job reference REQ006674 Attachments REQ006674 Glanhawr - Ysgol Gynradd Pontnewydd.docx REQ006674 Cleaner - Pontnewydd Primary School.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 Anthony Quilter on 01633 647210 or [e-mail]

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

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