School Cleaner

The Shaw Education Trust; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teachers)

Health & Wellbeing plan

Discounts for staff

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Holiday entitlement 37–39 days

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Shaw Education Trust is seeking a reliable School Cleaner for our Cannock primary school. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, with duties across classrooms, corridors and communal areas.

The role is part-time and permanent, offering steady hours and a competitive local authority pay scale. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste disposal, sanitising touchpoints and restocking supplies while adhering to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to follow health and safety procedures
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices and communal areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and dust surfaces and floors.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely; replenish materials as required.

Job description

* School CleanerNEWFast Apply# School CleanerEmployerLocation: Cannock, StaffordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 2, SCP 8 - 10 - £25,220 - £25,614 FTEPosted: 23rd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581148Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1581148* Share :We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic School Cleaner to join our friendly team at our primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to help provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.As a School Cleaner, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school. You will help ensure that classrooms and communal areas are clean, tidy and ready for pupils and staff each day.**Your responsibilities will include:*** Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices and communal areas.* Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting surfaces and floors.* Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely.* Cleaning and sanitising frequently touched surfaces.* Replenishing cleaning materials and hygiene supplies as required.* Following health and safety procedures and using cleaning products safely.* Taking pride in maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming school environment.All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: **workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.**Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value everyvoice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.**AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachieve their very best.Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.Weknow that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart ofeverything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuinesense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,whatever their starting point or individual needs.Alongsideacademic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. Wewant our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativityand strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorableexperiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and developthe skills they need for life beyond the classroom.Aspart of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that valuescollaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each ofour primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a sharedpurpose, **providing the very best education for every child and creatingplaces where both pupils and colleagues can flourish.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working **full time,all year** - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (**37 days holiday** **rising to 39 days** after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and**flourish** in your role and in the Trust.Weknow **our people** are the key to our success and so we're committed toensuring the **employment experience** at **Shaw Education Trust** is a **rewarding**one.**Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.* Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participating in peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools**Actual Salary: £7,997 - £8,122****Working hours: 12.5 hours per week - 42 weeks per year**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Redhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy **https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information**This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, **successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.**As part of our safer recruitment and pre-employment checking process, all shortlisted candidates are required to provide original documentation to verify their identity, qualifications and RTW in the UK. 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