Cleaning Assistant- Riverside Primary School/Mobile Work - 101539 - 449666. Job in Cardiff Educ[...]

Stirling Council; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a part-time Cleaning Assistant at Riverside Primary School in Cardiff. This role involves providing a professional cleaning service for 19 hours each week during term-time. Applicants should have the ability to lift heavy items and operate cleaning machinery. Training will be provided, and PPE will be supplied. The position offers benefits such as 30 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Capability to use cleaning machinery including buffing machines and vacuum cleaners.
• Prepared to work alone and clean surfaces to head height.
• Willingness to undergo training for IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cleaning services at Riverside Primary School for 19 hours a week.
• Work during school term-time, Monday to Friday evenings.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of school facilities.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

Ability to lift heavy items

Cleaning machinery operation

Job description

Closing Date: 4th December 2025

Contract Type: Temporary, Part Time, Term Time, until 26/06/2026

Salary: £11,380

Hours:19 per week

Location:Riverside Primary School/Mobile Work

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a Cleaning Assistant at Riverside Primary School, Stirling.

The post will involve providing 19 hours per week professional cleaning service on a school term-time basis between 3.15 - 7.50pm Monday - Thursday and 3.15 to 7.40 pm Friday, paid at Stirling Council Grade 1.

This is a temporary post which ceases on the 26th June 2026. However, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to gain knowledge and experience of the cleaning industry within a local government environment.

Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items, using cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners. They should be able to clean surfaces to head height and be prepared to work alone.

Personal protective equipment, tools and training will be provided!

Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro‑rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2‑3 days per week.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit.
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lift share Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme.
• Technology Benefit Scheme.