Cleaner - Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School

Hours

10 Hours Per Week Hours (06:00 – 08:00 am Monday to Friday or 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday), Term Time Plus 30 Days

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Battyeford CE (C) Primary School

Hours

10 Hours Per Week Hours (06:00 – 08:00 am Monday to Friday or 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday), Term Time Plus 30 Days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Nab Lane, Mirfield WF14 9QH

Position type

Permanent

Grade

1

Salary

£6,192

Advert Wording

Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School is a successful, dynamic and inclusive Church of England school serving a diverse community, intensely focused on the specific and varied needs of our children. We are looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our team of staff and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school. You will ensure that the site and its buildings are operated and cleaned on a day-to-day basis to the standards required. There will be a cleaning duty included as part of this role. You will line manager the cleaning staff.

You will be required to maintain the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness in a manner which is safe both to the post holder, colleagues and other building users.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• is able and willing to use powered machinery (with instructions);
• is able and willing to move furniture (e.g., desks and chairs) around, as required;
• is able and willing to use stepladders (if required);
• has a willingness to clean e.g., sweep, mop, polish and dust, including toilet areas;
• has the ability to positively interact with colleagues, parents, pupils and the community, and a willingness to contribute to the caring ethos that exists within the school is essential.
• has a good understanding of health and safety, and the procedures necessary to keep our site, staff, pupils and visitors safe.
• has flexibility to deal with emergencies that may arise outside of normal working hours and accommodate projects / maintenance needs during school holidays; occasional late-night duties particularly during polling days or special events
• previous school caretaking experience would be beneficial, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a warm, friendly school community dedicated to providing the best learning environment for our children. Reporting to the Caretaker, this role offers variety and the opportunity to make a real difference in the day-to-day running of the school.

Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

26 August 2026, 12:00 PM

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