Cleaning Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkstone Primary School is hiring a Cleaning Assistant to join a friendly site team. This part-time, permanent role involves daily cleaning of classrooms and shared areas, mopping floors, damp wiping surfaces and maintaining toilets to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a small team, with good communication to staff and stakeholders. Start date ASAP, 16.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience or knowledge of cleaning methods.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Organised and proactive with initiative.
• Excellent communication and approachable to staff and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small cleaning team.
• Flexible to meet school and community needs.
• Take pride in delivering a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of classrooms and shared areas.
• Mop hard floors and vacuum carpeted areas.
• Damp wipe furniture, fixtures and fittings; empty bins.
• Maintain toilet and washroom cleanliness.
• Liaise with Site Manager for large seasonal projects.
• Undertake relevant Health & Safety training.
• Report site issues to Senior Site Facilities Officer.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Time management

Organised

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Hours of work: 16.5hrs/week, Mon 2.45pm – 6.00pm, Tues 3.00pm – 6.30pm, Weds, Thurs & Fri 2.45pm – 6.00pm

Contract: Permanent, All year round

Start date: ASAP Following pre-employment checksWould you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe? We are looking to appoint an experienced Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a demanding and physical role with a significant amount of time spent actively walking around the site.Parkstone Primary School is proud to be a good school that puts children at the heart of all it does. We are a forward-thinking school and we promote a ‘can do’ attitude. We want the best for every child in our care and provide a safe, caring environment where children achieve highly in all aspects of school life.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins
• Maintaining toilet / washroom cleanliness
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Senior Site Facilities Officer/Senior Cleaning Assistant

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Be organised and show initiative
• Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and the community
• Take pride in a job well done

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 4 September 2026Interview date: TBC

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School.As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.