- Closing date for applications: Monday 12 October 2026
- Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council
Cleaning Operative (2 posts)
Start Date: Depending on notice period/ Safer recruitment checks – likely December 2026
Monday -Friday 27.5 hours (12.30 – 6.00 p.m.) term time (38 weeks) + 3 weeks during school holidays
Monday -Friday 15 hours (6.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.) term time (38 weeks) + 3 weeks during school holidays
Permanent
OP1 £24,413 (plus living wage supplement to ensure pay differential of £13.45 per
hour) Approx. pro rata starting salary (27.5 hours £17,300), (15 hours £9,300)
Would you like to work as part of a brilliant team in a small school setting? Our school is different to many but provides an excellent education and support for our students.
We seek to appoint energetic cleaning operatives to help maintain the school environment for our learners who have complex needs. Both posts will involve key holder responsibilities and opening / locking up the building.
The 27.5 hours post will involve serving lunches (externally prepared).
The candidates will be well organised and be able to use their time efficiently and effectively.
We would encourage a discussion prior to application and welcome visits to the school.
The PRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service for further information please see our Safer Recruitment pages http://www.southcumbriaap.org.uk/vacancies/safer-recruitment/.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Pupil Referral Service have three traits that they would wish to see in staff and develop in students
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Cleaning Operative (2 posts) (3864 ) employer: Westmorland & Furness Council
St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School offers a supportive and nurturing work environment, where the focus is on fostering both educational excellence and personal growth. With a commitment to the Christian ethos, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values integrity and community involvement, alongside opportunities for professional development in the education sector. Located in the picturesque Windermere, this role not only provides meaningful work but also allows for a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful setting.
Contact Details:
Westmorland & Furness Council Recruitment Team
