Cleaning Operative

Ladybridge High; Bolton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladybridge High School is seeking Cleaning Operatives to join an established team. Responsibilities include maintaining a high-quality cleaning service across the school site, including the leisure centre, with a flexible approach to hours.

Part-time hours are 20 per week, 3.30pm–7.30pm, Monday to Friday, with term-time or full-year contracts available. Salary details are provided in the advert and staff will be supported by a safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Conscientious attitude towards work duties
• Flexible approach to working hours

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning across the whole school site, including buildings and leisure centre
• Operate cleaning equipment and ensure daily cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard

Job description

Cleaning Operatives

Grade A, SCP 2 -3

Term time only salary £11,728.45 per annum

Full year salary £14,026.49 per annum

20 hours per week, working 3.30pm to 7.30pm Monday to Friday

Term time / full year and permanent / fixed term contracts available

(for full year staff please note that hours are worked in the mornings during school holidays)

Ladybridge High School is a warm, friendly and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website here.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.

We are seeking to appoint excellent cleaners to join our existing team to maintain a high quality cleaning service across the whole school site including the school buildings and leisure centre

The successful candidates will have a conscientious attitude towards work duties and will be able to maintain a high standard of work with the ability to operate cleaning equipment. A flexible approach to working hours is required.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 8.00am

Shortlisting will take place: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interviews will be held: Monday 28th September 2026

This is a unique opportunity to transform young people’s lives, and to develop professionally, in a distinctive and rapidly improving school.

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting Documents

JDPS
Recruitment Pack
Application Form