School Cleaner - Manor Park Primary School

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 18,500 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Gym and leisure discounts

Pension arrangements

Training facility access

Annual leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service invites applications for a School Cleaner at Manor Park Primary School to keep classrooms, corridors and shared areas clean and welcoming. You will use cleaning equipment, monitor maintenance needs and support health and safety routines.

We value reliability and attention to detail and offer a competitive salary, annual leave starting at 21 days plus a Privilege Day and 10 bank holidays, two pension arrangements, access to Learning, Education and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning classrooms, corridors and shared areas.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow health and safety protocols.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with a steady approach around pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors and shared spaces.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues as needed.
• Support health and safety routines within the school.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Cleanliness standards

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About the role

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean and welcoming space?

At Manor Park Primary School, we’re looking for someone who understands the value of a clean, organised environment and takes genuine satisfaction in keeping it that way. This role sits at the heart of the school’s daily rhythm, helping create spaces where children can focus, staff can work comfortably, and the whole building runs smoothly.

As a School Cleaner, you’ll take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors and shared areas. The work is practical and varied, using cleaning equipment, keeping an eye out for maintenance issues, and supporting the school’s health and safety routines. You’ll bring reliability, attention to detail and a steady, thoughtful approach to working around children and staff. If you like a role where your contribution is clear, consistent and genuinely appreciated, this could be a great match.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work‑life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.