School Cleaner

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Swan Lane

Hindley Green

WN2 4HD

Salary: Grade 1, £5,026 per annum. £12.85 per hour

7.5 hours per week, working full year

Required for 1st September 2026

Permanent

Part Time Cleaner

This is a 7.5 hour post working, all year round

Working hours can be EITHER 7:00 am to 8:30am OR 16:00 17:30 Monday Friday

Please note : These can be negotiated.

At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, our mission is at the heart of everything we do:

“With a joyful heart, we love, learn and grow.”

We are a welcoming Catholic community where every member of our school family is valued. Our environment reflects our missionsupportive, caring and rooted in faithensuring that children can thrive, feel safe and develop a love of learning.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and committed Cleaner to join our friendly and dedicated team.

This is an important role within our school. You will help ensure that our environment reflects our mission by creating a clean, safe and welcoming space where children can love, learn and grow with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas including classrooms, corridors, offices and toilets
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and dusting surfaces
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Cleaning and replenishing washroom supplies
• Reporting maintenance issues or hazards
• Using cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Following all Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
• Contribute positively to our strong sense of community

Our school can offer you:

• A good school that seeks to provide outstanding opportunities and outcomes for all its pupils
• A welcoming, happy and caring environment where pupils and staff enjoy coming to school
• A supportive and enthusiastic team of dedicated professionals

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 relevant pre-employment checks - 2 satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

• Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a Criminal Records Declaration form. Please note the declaration form must be received by school prior to interview. Failure to complete this declaration will result in an offer of interview being retracted.

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.

Please note we do not accept C.V’s.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 01942 767768 to arrange an appointment.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

Closing date - 28th August 2026 at 12pm.

Shortlisting - 1st September 2026

Interview date - 4th September 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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