Cleaner - Weston Turville CE School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a part-time cleaner to maintain cleanliness at a primary school. The role requires attention to detail, flexibility, and a caring nature. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, toilets, and common areas. Previous experience is not required. This is a term-time only position, offering 15 hours of work each week. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of health and safety practices and be committed to a safe environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary but a caring nature is essential.
• Must have good attention to detail and be reliable.
• Understanding of health and safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.
• Conduct thorough cleaning of classrooms and other areas.
• Escalate any concerns to the Site Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety knowledge

Flexibility

Caring nature

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning equipment

Job description

We are looking for a cleaner for 15 hours per week. Potential start Pro Rata (15 hours/week), term-time plus one week over Easter and two weeks during the summer holidays as directed by the Site Manager.

Normal Working Hours: 15.00-18.00 hrs Monday to Friday.

Term time only

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: 12.33 per hour Pay Range 1A point 5

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 12/12/2025

Interviews to be held: TBC

About us

At Weston Turville Church of England School we aim to provide our children with a high standard of education which is meaningful to them both as individuals and as members of various communities, and which equips them with the confidence and skills to develop their potential in the present and in the future.

The site team look after all aspects of the maintenance, cleaning and caretaking tasks of this busy and successful school. This role reports to the Site Manager. The main duties and responsibilities are shown below:

• Ensure that the school is clean, hygienic and welcoming for our staff, pupils and visitors.
• Cleaning the school, including classrooms, corridors, offices and toilets to a high standard.
• You will be carrying out duties including vacuuming, dusting and cleaning of floors, washroom areas, tables, chairs and paintwork etc.
• A good understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment as well as health and safety best practice would be desirable.
• Ensure that a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the school on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the school is a safe place to work in and visit.
• Escalating any issues or risks to the Site Manager.
• No previous experience is necessary but it is essential that the successful candidate has a caring nature, is patient and flexible.

About you

You will set and deliver high standards and have good attention to detail. You will have a good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, be experienced in carrying out routine cleaning and be able to prioritise. You will be punctual and take responsibility to escalate potential issues and risks.

You should be able to follow direction, but will also need to work on your own initiative and with discretion.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

The school takes its safeguarding commitments very seriously, and questions will be asked about this at interview. Appointments are subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

At Weston Turville CE Primary School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.