Catshill Federation

Cleaner

Start date: 5th January 2026 or asap

8 hours 45 minutes per week, Monday to Friday (daily hours to be discussed)

Term time only + one week

SC1 - £12.65 per hour pro rata

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Cleaner, to join Catshill First School & Nursery from January 2026. The successful candidate will require the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the team and will be a responsible and reliable individual.

Catshill First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.

Key Responsibilities:

To clean specified areas of the school to the required standard, as instructed: washing floors, surfaces, fixtures and fittings;

Cleaning inside windows;

Sweeping and vacuuming floors;

Polishing and dusting surfaces and furniture;

Cleaning toilets and shower areas;

Using and storing safely cleaning materials as appropriate, in accordance with their instructions.

To launder dusters, tea towels etc, if required.

To empty bins and remove rubbish from the premises.

To report any damage to school property or other relevant matters to the Site Manager.

To use powered cleaning equipment as directed and in accordance with training.

To undertake relevant seasonal work as instructed by the Site Manager.

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children

Good communication and interpersonal skill

A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently

Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming team environment.

A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ day.

Mandatory training and development opportunities available.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.