Cleaner
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Employer: St Chad’s C of E Primary School
Salary: Grade 2, Actual Salary of £7598 FTE £24796 Hourly rate £12.85
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027
Working Pattern: Term Time plus 3 weeks (Inset days plus 1 week at Easter break and 2 weeks during summer holiday break)
Hours: 12.5 hours per week – 3pm -5.30pm Monday - Friday
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 24th August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 26th August 2026
St Chad’s is a growing thriving family, working together to provide a fantastic school for our community. We are located in Winsford and are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils. Following the retirement of a long-standing member of our team the governors and staff are seeking to appoint a proactive, highly motivated, hardworking Cleaner to become a key part of our vibrant school community.
The successful candidate will:
- Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.
- Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
- Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Main responsibilities
- Undertake cleaning of classrooms, including vacuuming / mopping floors, wiping and polishing tables, chairs, cupboards & windows
- Cleaning corridor floors and wall surfaces
- Emptying litter bins
- Cleaning children’s and staff toilets
- Cleaning main hall floor
- Any other cleaning duties the Headteacher requires
- Maintain COSHH records for cleaning products
- Liaise with the school Site Maintenance Officer and School Business Manager regarding any cleaning matters
- Undertake training as required for the role
- Complete weekly checklist of duties
- Complete holiday cleans during specified weeks
We can offer you:
- A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.
- Up to date training.
- Supportive and friendly parents.
- An experienced and passionate leadership team.
- A positive and encouraging environment.
- Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.
- Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.
Please complete the online application form as fully as possible, ensuring that any gaps in employment history are clearly explained.
For more information about the school, please visit our website https://www.stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk/ and see our Facebook page.
St Chad’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedure. Appointment is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which will include References (which will be taken up prior to interview), Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration with regard to the Disqualification by Association Regulations.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Mrs H Young, School Business Manager, at hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk.
Salary range
- £7,598 per year