SCHOOL CLEANER

Lancashire County Council; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady's Catholic College in Lancaster is seeking a part-time school cleaner for 15 hours per week, 3:15pm–6:15pm, term time only plus four weeks. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, bin emptying and cleaning washrooms, with a requirement for physical activity. Applicants should have initiative and reliability. Closing date 21 Sept 2026.

The role offers the Foundation living wage and requires eligibility to work in the UK. DBS processing may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning roles in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors and washrooms.
• Vacuum and dust surfaces; empty bins.
• Respond proactively to cleaning needs and maintain hygienic standards.

Skills

Cleaning

Vacuuming

Dusting

Waste bin emptying

Proactive communication

Job description

Location Our Lady's Catholic College, Lancaster, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX (988 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk Summary The governors of Our Lady's Catholic College are looking to appoint a cleaner in this busy secondary school. General cleaning duties include, vacuuming, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning washroom facilities etc. The job does involve some lifting and a moderate level of physical activity. The successful candidate must be able to use their own initiative and be able to respond proactively within their role.
Required ASAP 3.15pm to 6.15pm
Term Time Only plus 4 weeks (41 weeks)
15 hrs per week.
Foundation living wage (£13.45).

Closing Date - 9am Monday 21stSeptember 2026
Interviews - Friday 25th December TBC
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Desirable Experience Experience of cleaning roles in a school / similar setting.
Proposed Interview Date: 25/09/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.