School Cleaner in Rotherham

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Location Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

Salary Salary: Grade A Scale Point 3 £13.45 per hour (Pay award pending)

Job profile for School Cleaner

School Cleaner

Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School 25/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary: Grade A Scale Point 3 £13.45 per hour (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours 10

Basis Part time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning

Date posted 09/09/2026

Job reference REQ23915

Attachments School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc Sept 26 Cleaner Job Description.docx

Job description

Rawmarsh Thorogate J&I School, Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S62 7HS

Tel: 01709 710033

Email: office@thorogateschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr John. Barnett

Assistant Headteachers: Mr Roebuck & Miss Weston

Hours: 10 hours per week (15:20 - 17:20) term time only

Closing date: Friday 25th September at 12pm

Interviews: Week beginning 28th September.

Start date: ASAP

Rawmarsh Thorogate J&I School is a one form entry primary school situated in a pleasant location within Rawmarsh, Rotherham. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children to learn and play in, and for staff to work in. As a result of this, our children do well and our staff enjoy their work. We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive staff team and governing body.
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• A commitment to providing a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all children, staff and visitors.
• The opportunity to play an important role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school.

The Governors are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic School Cleaner to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school. The successful candidate will:

• Be hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Have a good understanding of cleaning procedures and the importance of hygiene, guidance will be given.
• Be able to carry out a range of cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Be able to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good organisational skills and be able to manage their time effectively.
• Be able to follow health and safety procedures and use cleaning equipment and materials safely.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training where required.
• Be flexible and willing to carry out additional duties as necessary.
• Be committed to working in line with the school’s ethos and values.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining appropriate confidentiality within a school environment.

Duties will include cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices and other areas of the school, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Full training and appropriate equipment will be provided.

Applicants need to be aware that Thorogate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be requested, and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. Qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK will be checked as appropriate.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applicants are advised to address all aspects of the Job Description when completing the application form.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE