School Cleaner at Bishop Aldhelm’s CE Primary

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School & Nursery in Poole is seeking a part-time cleaning operative to join a dedicated site team. The role involves cleaning the interior to high standards, working both independently and in a team, and using initiative under the direction of the Site Manager.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring, reliable, punctual, and possess excellent communication with children, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Patience and calm demeanor when interacting with children.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach.
• Proactive while carrying out cleaning to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of the school to agreed standards under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and general hygiene.
• Work as part of the site team and follow directions of Site Manager/Cleaner in Charge.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Patient

Reliable and punctual

Job description

About the role

Role Summary

You will need to:

• Work well as part of a team as well as independently and be able to use your initiative.
• Have excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents.
• Carry out the cleaning of the interior of the school to an agreed standard under the direction of the Site Manager/Cleaner in Charge.
• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and general hygiene of the school premises.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Is patient, calm, and approachable
• Is caring and has a child-focused attitude
• Is friendly and has an encouraging manner
• Is fair and consistent when dealing with children
• Is reliable and punctual
• Is confident yet gentle with a gently authority
• Has the ability to manage behaviour positively and appropriately
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team

Further Information

• Location: Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School & Nursery
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade B £25,219.00 FTE/£6,435.19 Actual
• Hours: 10 hours per week Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
• Application deadline: Monday 21st September 2026
• Interview date: Thursday 24th September 2026
• Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School is a large successful primary and nursery school in the Branksome area of Poole; founded upon a Christian tradition of faithful service to the local community. We aim to be an outstanding, forward thinking, and innovative school.

Prospectus | Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School

At Bishop Aldhelm's our vision is 'Loved By God; United in Learning.' Loved by God reflects our theological underpinning and is the foundation of our Bishop Aldhelm's values of love, courage, unity and inspiration. United in Learning reflects our educational underpinning. As a staff team, we work towards 5 pillars that enhance our professional culture: effective communication, culture of challenge, everyone's a learner, collective responsibility, psychological safety. By focusing on these 5 pillars throughout our practice, we benefit the learning and experiences for all at Bishop Aldhelm's.

We are passionate and determined to make the learning opportunities which we provide deep, fun, memorable and meaningful. Happy learners are successful learners - learning at Bishop Aldhelm's is an adventure without horizons. We have a very focused creative curriculum which is varied, vibrant and exciting, aimed to achieve high standards.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Bishop Aldhelm's Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.