Cleaner - Battyeford Primary School

Cleaner - 10 hours (52 weeks Mon - Fri)

Hours - 06:00 - 08:00 am Monday to Friday or 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday

The hours can be flexible and discussed with the successful candidate

Grade 1

Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School is a successful, dynamic and inclusive Church of England school serving a diverse community, intensely focused on the specific and varied needs of our children. We are looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our team of staff and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school. You will ensure that the site and its buildings are operated and cleaned on a day-to-day basis to the standards required. There will be a cleaning duty included as part of this role. You will line manager the cleaning staff.

• is able and willing to use powered machinery (with instructions);
• is able and willing to move furniture (e.g., desks and chairs) around, as required;
• is able and willing to use stepladders (if required);
• has a willingness to clean e.g., sweep, mop, polish and dust, including toilet areas;
• has the ability to positively interact with colleagues, parents, pupils and the community, and a willingness to contribute to the caring ethos that exists within the school is essential.
• has a good understanding of health and safety, and the procedures necessary to keep our site, staff, pupils and visitors safe.
• has flexibility to deal with emergencies that may arise outside of normal working hours and accommodate projects / maintenance needs during school holidays; occasional late-night duties particularly during polling days or special events
• previous school caretaking experience would be beneficial, but not essential.

You'll be part of a warm, friendly school community dedicated to providing the best learning environment for our children. Reporting to the Caretaker, this role offers variety and the opportunity to make a real difference in the day-to-day running of the school.

To apply for this role, please download from our website our application form. Completed forms should be returned to the school either by post to the school office or by email to by 12.00pm on 23 February 2026. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the main office on to make an appointment.

Interviews to be held week commencing 2 March 2026.

Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form