Cleaner - St Mary's RC Primary School

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 21 days

Pension scheme

Training facilities

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Job summary

St Mary's RC Primary School in the Isle of Man is seeking a School Cleaner to help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and succeed. You will maintain high standards of cleanliness across classrooms and shared spaces, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere as part of a supportive school team.

The Isle of Man Public Service offers a competitive salary with annual increments, 21 days of leave plus a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays, pension

Job description

About the role

Could you be the person who helps create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and succeed?

At St Mary's RC Primary School, you'll play a key role in the daily life of our school community. As a School Cleaner, you'll help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors can enjoy a well-presented environment every day. From classrooms and shared spaces to supporting the overall upkeep of the school, your work will have a visible impact and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Working alongside a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to use your initiative, take pride in delivering high standards and make a meaningful contribution to the smooth running of the school. This is more than a cleaning role, it's an opportunity to become a valued member of a close-knit school community where your efforts are recognised and appreciated, and where you help create a place where children can thrive.

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.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• 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.