Cleaning Operative, Foljambe Primary School

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Local Government pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative for Foljambe Primary School. The role is part-time, 13.75 hours per week, with shifts 6:00am–8:45am, Monday to Friday, term time only.

The post requires a positive attitude, good teamwork, and adherence to COSHH and safety guidelines. You will join our Facilities Services team to maintain a clean, welcoming school environment for students and staff, reporting any issues promptly and ensuring high standards of

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and thorough approach to tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Awareness of health and safety standards.
• Good communication to report issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow cleaning schedules and instructions.
• Work as part of a Facilities Services team.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are met during shifts.

Skills

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Independent worker

Team player

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Good communication

Reliability

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

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Location Dalton Foljambe Primary

Salary £13.45 per hour

Job profile for Cleaning Operative, Foljambe Primary School

Cleaning Operative, Foljambe Primary School

Location Dalton Foljambe Primary 18/11/2026 Cleaning Operative, Foljambe Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £13.45 per hour Contractual hours 13.75 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning Date posted 04/11/2026 Job reference REQ24337

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Job description

Directorate: Corporate Services

Permanent, Part-time, 13.75 Hours Per Week

Foljambe Primary School, Foljambe Drive, Dalton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4HQ

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join our friendly and dedicated Facilities Services team.

Working Hours: Term Time only

Monday – Friday (13.75 hours per week)

6.00am – 8.45am (2.45 daily)

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

What we’re looking for:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and thorough approach to tasks
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules
• Awareness of health and safety standards
• Good communication skills to report issues where needed
• Flexibility to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe use of cleaning chemicals

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Local Government pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and benefits through staff schemes.

If you have a passion for cleaning and want to be part of a supportive and growing team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: [e-mail]

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

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