Cleaner

**Job Title**Cleaner

**Employment Status**:Part time, permanent

**Working Hours**:13.5 hours per week, Term time only plus 5 days

**Actual Salary**:£7,892 pro rata, per annum

**Full time equivalent salary**:Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 1 - FTE £24,413

**Required**:ASAP

**Location**:Coventry

**About the role**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cleaner to join our dedicated team of cleaning staff. The post holder will be expected to have excellent cleaning standards. Enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard as part of a team is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has previous cleaning experience
- Has knowledge of basic Health & Safety in the work place
- Has general knowledge of COSHH regulations, Working at Height regulations, Electricity at work regulations, Manual Handling regulations
- Is able to carry out manual duties

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy..

**About us**

Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

**Why work for us?**

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

- A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
- A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
- Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
- Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

**How to apply**:
**Closing date**:9am Monday 27th October 2025

**Interview date**:Wednesday 29th October 2025
- Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, with effect of 1st September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £7,892.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/10/2025