Cleaner

Grade: Grade 1, SCP 3

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £10,052

Interview Date: 17^th August 2026

Hopwood Primary School is an outstanding, happy, oversubscribed school with high standards and a relentless determination to provide the very best for all.

We are looking for a person with the ability to provide a quality cleaning service within a busy

school. The ideal person should have good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team and be able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school community

Duties include cleaning of internal glaze, mopping, toilet cleaning, vacuuming, use of equipment include scrubbers’ driers and buffing machines.

The ability to work alone to tight timescales is essential.

Cleaning experience is essential, although people with appropriate skills and a willing attitude are invited to apply.

Your working week is 15 hours, Monday to Friday 3.30pm-6.30pm. This is a 52-week contract and holidays are to be taken in accordance with the business needs of the school.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@hopwood.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Friday 24^th July 2026.

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.