Cleaner

Salary: NJC 2 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Contract type: Fixed term, initially until the end of February 2026
Start date: ASAP

This is a fantastic cleaning job opportunity working 3pm - 5.30pm for a lovely school.

Your new school
Lift Hazelwood is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 57 schools which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. Lift Hazelwood is a one-form entry primary school with an attached nursery, situated in West Swindon, located just off J16 of the M4. There are currently just over 200 pupils on roll and pupils benefit from a modern, purpose built school building with extensive grounds.

Your new role
Due to a long term health condition our current cleaner will be away from the school, so we are looking for a cleaner to join us initially until February 2026 with the possibility of this being extended. We need somebody 5 days a week working 3pm until 5.30pm. We value and hugely appreciate our cleaning staff, by ensuring the school premises meets the specified cleaning standards, you allow school staff to fulfil their daily roles, and so that pupils are able to learn in a safe and clean environment.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience of carrying out cleaning, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, polishing and dusting to an agreed specification, ensuring that the required standards and quality levels are met. You will be happy to empty litter bins in classrooms and offices, clean bathrooms, toilets and pick up litter where required. You will know how to carry out planned deep cleaning programmes during Academy closures and notify the School Operations Manager, of any health and safety issues, damage to buildings and equipment, any water leaks (e.g. dripping taps) or of anything that may be dangerous to pupils and staff.

We offer you:
Generous benefits: From your pension to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence ASAP. This is initially a fixed term contract but there is a possibility it will be extended.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion and/or arrange a tour of the school ahead of applying please contact us.

Please don't wait until the role closes; we will be looking at applications as they come in and arranging interviews ASAP.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.