Cleaning Operative (3908 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring from colleagues

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

HR advisory service

Job summary

Sandgate School in Kendal is seeking a Cleaning Operative to join a friendly, supportive team. The role is part-time (10 hours per week, 3.30pm–5.30pm, Monday to Friday) and involves carrying out cleaning duties to help maintain a safe, welcoming school environment.

This year-round position may require working across school sites. Applicants should have reliable, hardworking nature with attention to detail; previous cleaning experience is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred, but training is available.
• Reliable and hardworking with a keen eye for detail.
• Willing to work across school sites and during holidays.
• DBS/Barred List checks and references will be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Work across school sites as needed.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Cleaning experience (preferred)

Flexible

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Friday 30 October 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Cleaning Operative
Responsible for: Carrying out a range of cleaning duties in order to help maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment for our whole school community.
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 3.30pm -5.30pm – 10 hours per week.
Salary: OP1 Grade 1 - £25,614 pro rata for part time working. £13.28 per hour.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic member of staff to join our friendly, supportive and motivated cleaning team. Ideally, the candidate will have previous cleaning experience, however training is available and mentoring in the team is ongoing. This is a team that collaborates very successfully, in large part due to an experienced, present and supportive line manager.

Requirements:

• Previous experience preferred but training and mentoring will be given
• Reliable and hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
• Able to undertake all cleaning duties with a professional attitude and an awareness that there may be students on site
• Flexibility to work across either school sites and during the school holidays
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Relevant DBS and Barred List checks as well as references will be required for this post.

This is a year round role as the team do clean the site during school holidays

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 30th October 2026.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by 6th November. Interviews will take place in November

We reserve the right to close shortlisting early should we receive a high number of applications, therefore an early submission is encouraged.

Role start date: As soon as possible.

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Mentoring from colleagues within your team.
• An internal HR and Pay advisory service
• Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more
• A great pension scheme with high employer contribution

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Sandgate School
Sandylands Road
Kendal
LA9 6JG