Cleaner

Salary

Pay scale: A1 Point 2
£12.69 per hour

Contractual hours

15

Basis

Part Time

Job category/type

Schools/Academies

Date posted

12/11/2025

Job reference

REQ004149

Job title and organisation: Cleaner - Thorpe Primary School

Salary: Pay scale: A1 Point 2 £12.69 per hour

Hours: 15 (3 hours per day Monday - Friday)

Contract: Permanent (all year round)

Location: Thorpe Primary School, Dolphin Lane, Thorpe, Wakefield WF3 3DG

Closing Date and Time: Monday 1 December at 9 AM

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and committed Cleaner to join our thriving and successful one-form entry school.

At Thorpe, our vision is that we create happy, healthy, safe and successful learners who will make a positive contribution to society. We have three key values that we live by: Respectful, Responsible and Aspirational. We want all of our children to uphold these key values so they can be their best selves and make the best possible progress.

We work closely together to support all of our children to ensure they meet their potential. Our children are funny, kind, polite and respectful and we have a skilled and friendly team who care deeply about our school community and all of our pupils. Relationships with our parents and carers are strong and we are always seeking to improve.

We have the exciting opportunity to recruit a Cleaner to join our fantastic team. Honesty, integrity and the desire to be the best you can are qualities that we are looking for in our new team member.

What we require:

• A flexible team-player who can work well with others and also use their own initiative
• Someone with enthusiasm and a good sense of humour

What we can offer:

• A caring, supportive and skilled team

Job Purpose: To be responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the school building.

Responsibilities

Use of mechanical cleaning equipment i.e.

• Suction Cleaners
• Scrubbing/Buffing Machines
• Wet Suction Machines
• Handling and use of cleaning materials in accordance with recommended procedures.
• Cleaning in all kinds of areas within the school building i.e.
• Toilet/Hygiene Areas
• Corridors/Landings/Staircases/Entrances
• Classrooms and Offices
• Halls and Gymnasium
• High level cleaning, using appropriate equipment.
• Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises.
• Washing of walls, windows, glass.
• Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner. Clean and maintain waste bins.
• Working to the school's operational specifications and quality assurance work schedules.
• Be able to work as part of a team and act on instructions from senior staff.
• To wear appropriate protective clothing including rubber gloves.
• Attending appropriate training courses/seminars as requested.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Be responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and following child protection procedures

The duties outlined are not meant an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

N/A

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate

Skills Required

• Ability to use toxic materials in the process of general cleaning
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team

Knowledge Required

N/A

Experience Required

N/A

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and observe the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health & Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
• Conscientious and committed approach to the schools objectives

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

Skills Required

Able to use/operate a variety of cleaning equipment including mechanised cleaning equipment e.g. buffer.

Please contact us for any questions and/or Application Form; phone or email our business manager Sam Weston ).

Thorpe Primary School is part of the Leeds Authority and part of the Rothwell cluster. We are close to East Ardsley and Middleton, but only fifteen minutes from Leeds city centre and close to the M1 and M621. Please have a look at our school website for more information about our school.

Application deadline: Monday 1st December (9AM)

Shortlisting: Monday 1ST December

Interviews: Wednesday 3rd December

Thorpe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects all our staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history – failure to provide this information is an offence. Applicants will also be subject to an online search: this includes only information publicly available online.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Under the ROA 1974, candidates are required to give details of any convictions that are not 'spent'. In addition, candidates are required to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by the Act. Failure to do so may render the candidate liable to summary dismissal.

Data Protection: We are required under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you that details of your name, address and post applied for will be held electronically to facilitate the recruitment process and the information you provide on the Equal Opportunities monitoring page will also be held to monitor the effectiveness of LCC policies.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.