Position Advertised Cleaner position (12.5 hours per week 2.5 hours per day between 3-6pm)
Scale Grade 3 £12.85 per hour
Closing Date Sunday 5th July 2026 (may be closed earlier depending on interest)
Interviews TBC
Start date ASAP
Job Purpose
To provide efficient and effective cleaning support to Ellesmere Primary School, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
- Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops
- Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
- Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
- Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
- Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
- Using chemical agents as directed by the Site Manager in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes
Resources
- Operate relevant equipment safely
- Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas
- Check equipment / machinery used and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to
- Provide support to staff as requested and in accordance with own training / skill parameters
- Any other duties that would reasonably be expected of the post holder as directed by the Headteacher
Application
Application packs are available from the school website www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk.
Completed applications should be returned to Laura Smith lsmith@ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk.
Safeguarding and Disclosure
The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Confirmation and References
An initial offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate and will only become a substantive position subject to appropriate references along with evidence of original documents for qualifications, health etc.
