Location: Oakwood Junior School, Holbrook Rd, Alvaston, Derby
DE24 0DD
Hours: 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team of Cleaners to help ensure that the school is kept in a safe, clean environment under Safeguarding and Health & Safety legislation for pupils, staff and visitors.
This is an extremely important role and so it is necessary that you are able to work individually or as part of a team, maintaining high levels of cleanliness.
Your working hours will be 2.30pm until 6.30pm Monday to Friday every school day (some flexibility available in hours) plus 2 x 10 hours holiday deep cleaning per year (February & August).
Oakwood Junior School joined ‘Odyssey Collaborative Trust’ in 2021 and networks closely with the other schools in the Trust. We provide education for pupils of all abilities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ethos.
Oakwood Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: https://www.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/policies
As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-ineducation--2
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.
An application pack is attached to this advert. Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to vacancies@oakwoodj.odysseyct.org.uk or send in to the address above.
As this position is designated as a “Regulated Activity” references will be sought in advance of an interview.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 16 October 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Salary range
- £13.48 per hour