Cleaner position

Ellesmere Primary School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ellesmere Primary School in the United Kingdom is advertising a Cleaner position (12.5 hours per week, 2.5 hours per day between 3-6pm). The role focuses on keeping the building secure and looking presentable to required standards.

Key duties include waste disposal, floor cleaning, dusting, polishing surfaces, replenishing consumables, cleaning toilets, and following instruction for chemical use. DBS enhanced disclosure is required; start date ASAP. Interviews TBC; closing date 01 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
• Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops
• Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
• Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
• Using chemical agents as directed by the Site Manager in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm's extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes

Job description

Position Advertised Cleaner position (12.5 hours per week 2.5 hours per day between 3-6pm)

Scale Grade 3 £13.28 per hour

Closing Date Sunday 01 November 2026 (may be closed earlier depending on interest)

Interviews TBC

Start date ASAP

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient and effective cleaning support to Ellesmere Primary School, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
• Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops
• Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
• Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
• Using chemical agents as directed by the Site Manager in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm's extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes

RESOURCES

• Operate relevant equipment safely
• Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas
• Check equipment / machinery used and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to
• Provide support to staff as requested and in accordance with own training / skill parameters

Any other duties that would reasonably be expected of the post holder as directed by the Headteacher.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. An initial offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate and will only become a substantive position subject to appropriate references along with evidence of original documents for qualifications, health etc.