🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Cleaner at Staple Hill Primary School! 📚🍎
Start date: 08/06/2026 or as soon as possible
Hours: 10 per week (Monday to Friday, 15.20 - 17.20), all year round including INSET days
Salary (FTE): £24,796 per annum
Salary (Actual): £6,701.62 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 31/05/2026 (Noon) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview Date: 05/06/2026
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The Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly team at Kings Forest Primary School. We are seeking an experienced cleaner who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to a clean and safe learning environment for children.
The successful candidate will:
✅ Take Pride in their work
✅ Have experience cleaning a school or large organisation
✅ Reliable
✅ Good Team Player
Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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The Trust and School
Staple Hill Primary School is a founding member of The
Leaf Trust, a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant),
united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments
rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.
With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and
meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success
in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of
schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support amongst
our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Staple Hill Primary School and The Leaf Trust.
School Visits
Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.
How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!
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The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.