Cleaner - The Blandford School

Dorset Council; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Cleaner for a part-time role (15 hours per week) to maintain cleanliness during term time and holidays. The position offers a salary of £12.65 per hour and requires a commitment to safeguarding children. Interested candidates should contact Ian Smith for more details. Applications are welcomed from diverse community sectors.

Benefits

Paid leave during holidays

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience in cleaning and maintaining facilities.
• Ability to work part-time hours during term time.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of school facilities.
• Ensure safe and hygienic environments for students.

Job description

The Blandford School is looking to recruit a Cleaner on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.

Role Details

1. Part-time role: 15 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks) plus 3 weeks during holidays.
2. Salary: £12.65 per hour, £24,413 FTE. Actual salary: £8,987 per annum (Grade 1 SCP 2).

About the School

The Blandford School is a successful, oversubscribed school with high aspirations. It was inspected by Ofsted in April 2024 and received a Good rating in all areas. The school boasts outstanding facilities and a dedicated staff team, including a professional site team.

Application Process

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school before applying. For more information, contact: Ian Smith, Site Manager – [email protected]

Application forms are available on the The Blandford School website:
Staff Vacancies – The Blandford School

Deadline

Closing date: 8/9/2025

Additional Information

The school values diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people; the successful candidate will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with government guidelines.

The pro-rata salary includes paid leave and holidays, and is based on hours and weeks worked. Salary payments are made monthly and adjusted if employment ends partway through the academic year.

This role is UK-based; applicants must establish their Right to Work. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; certain cautions and convictions may be protected under the law.

Safeguarding

The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding measures, focusing on suitability to work with children. Searches will be conducted by panel members not involved in the appointment decision to minimize bias.