School Cleaner

St Richard's R.C. Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Richard's R.C. Primary School in Manchester is seeking a dedicated cleaner to join a team of cleaners, caretaking and facilities staff on a permanent, part-time basis.

The role supports maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school environment, in line with safeguarding policies and checks. The position offers a part-time pattern (16 hours per week year-round), with specific hours through term-time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Permanent cleaner position at St Richard's RC Primary School.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and other relevant checks required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, corridors and communal areas as part of a cleaners team.
• Assist with caretaking and facilities tasks as needed.
• Support safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic cleaner to join our
team on a permanent basis. St Richard's is a joyful, well-organised and
highly achieving school with amazing children. Our school is committed
to providing an excellent environment for all pupils, staff, parents and
governors. The successful applicant will be working as part of a team of
cleaners, caretaking and facilities staff who pride themselves on
achieving exceptional levels of cleanliness at our school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this
commitment. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this. The
successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks with
previous employers, an enhanced DBS clearance and other relevant
checks.
Salary: Grade 1, Scale Point 3 £11,335 p.a. pro-rata salary
Pattern of work: Part time, 16 hours per week all year round
Term time working pattern: 2.30pm - 5.45pm, Monday to Friday
School holiday working pattern: 8.00am to 11.15am Monday to
Thursday / 8.00am to 11.00am on Friday
Closing date: 12noon on Friday 25th September 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th September 2026 (in the afternoon)
You will be contacted by telephone if you are shortlisted
Interviews: Friday 9th October 2026
Start date: Monday 2nd November 2026