Cleaner - Scoill Phurt le Moirrey

UCM; Port Saint Mary; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Annual leave + holidays

Pension options

Training facility access

Staff welfare service

Career break after 3 years

Cycle to work

Free car parking

Job summary

Scoill Phurt le Moirrey in the Isle of Man is seeking a School Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and staff. You’ll take pride in high standards across the school and contribute to a positive learning setting.

Work both independently and in a team to perform cleaning duties and report any health and safety or maintenance concerns. A reliable, self-motivated attitude and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a responsible approach to cleaning duties.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the school.
• Identify and report any health and safety or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Clear communication

Job description

About the role

Looking for a role where your work makes a difference every day? Scoill Phurt le Moirrey is a welcoming and close-knit school community where every member of staff plays an important part in creating a safe, clean and positive environment for children to learn and thrive. As our School Cleaner, you'll take pride in helping maintain high standards across the school, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors enjoy a clean and well‑presented setting.

Working both independently and as part of a supportive team, you'll carry out a variety of cleaning duties while helping to identify and report any health and safety or maintenance concerns. We're looking for someone who is reliable, self‑motivated and takes pride in a job well done. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small school where your contribution will be valued and recognised. If you're passionate about creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.


• Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.


• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.


• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.


• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.


• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.


• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.


• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work‑life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion.

We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

A provisional interview date has been scheduled for 12 October 2026.