Grade: Grade 1 (SCP 2 - 3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £8,475 - £8,608

Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th May 2026


The Governors of Castleton Primary School are seeking to appoint a Cleaner to join the Site Manager and Cleaning Team of the school.

We would love to hear from people who: Believe in providing excellent customer service and care.

The successful candidate will have:

  • To provide and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, users and visitors to the schools and to meet the required standards of the Authority.
  • To carry out all allocated cleaning activities to the specification completely, safely and within the required timescales.
  • To use cleaning materials and consumables used at Castleton Primary School supplier, following supplier’s recommended use instructions.
  • Perform specialist cleaning tasks including (but not exclusively): scrubber / dryer operation, spot carpet cleaning, high level cleaning, deep cleaning of toilets and kitchens etc

In return we offer you:

An exciting and challenging professional opportunity to join a highly experienced team
A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
Committed and supportive Governors
A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team
Good achievement and standards
A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere
A commitment to your continuous professional development

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Friday 8th May.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.


Supporting Documents

Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form
Application Guidance
Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
Privacy Notice

Location

Hillcrest Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2QD, United Kingdom

Job ID

12439