About this role
Part of the Unity Schools Partnership
Tel: 01603 742969
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/311076NFK
Headteacher: Sara Bush
Salary - NJC Scale 1 SP 3, £8,790 actual pa (£24,795 FTE) Permanent Part Time 15 hours per week Term Time plus 2 weeks Required for 1 June 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious, and dedicated Cleaner who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our school community.
This is an important role within the school, helping to ensure that pupils, staff, and visitors are able to work and learn in a hygienic and pleasant setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of cleaning duties around the school site, including classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and communal areas. You will be expected to work to a high standard, follow health and safety procedures, and use cleaning equipment and materials appropriately.
Attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude towards your work are essential.
Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial; however, this is not essential as full training will be provided.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, to apply please click on this link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/311225INT
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our careers website to apply.
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
* Please be advised that this advert will be closing on 11 May 2026 for internal applicants.
Closing date: 18 May 2026, 9am*
Interview date: 20 May 2026
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.