Cleaner Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata 10 hours per week, term time only Permanent Required as soon as possible The Governors of our fully inclusive, successful and welcoming school seek to appoint a Cleaner to commence as soon as possible. The successful candidates must be cheerful and caring, who will work successfully with our hard-working and dedicated team. They will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. General Duties: To clean a designated area of the school as allocated by the School Operations Manager/Head Teacher. This area may be changed, depending on the needs of the school. Cleaning, washing, sweeping and vacuuming in a variety of areas. Cleaning of public toilets, corridors etc. including children’s and staff toilets. Emptying of litter bins. Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings. Where appropriate use powered equipment. To keep appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboards in a clean and hygienic condition. Health & Safety To follow Health & Safety codes, Health & Safety Hygiene code / practices in relation to cleaning e.g., C.O.S.H.H., siting of wet floor signs, wearing protective clothing, using approved materials etc. The Caretaker will have a copy of the Health & Safety documents. Inform the Caretaker/Head Teacher of damage or defect to the premises/furnishings/machinery, removing or securing items to a safe place/standard until repair or disposal to ensure safe conditions at all times. Reporting all accidents to the Head Teacher. The cleaning and caretaking staff are expected to provide mutual assistance in the moving of furniture and equipment so as to enable each to carry out their respective duties. Also, any other duties as the Head Teacher may reasonably request from time to time. Our school will offer: A supportive, friendly and professional environment, which is very welcoming. A helpful and committed team The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday 11th November at 4.00pm Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025 Interviews will take place on the afternoon of Friday 14th December 2025 Shortlisted applicants must be available for interview on this date. We have an excellent induction for new staff. Please note that candidates will partake in staff training and briefings as required where overtime will be paid. The posts are to start as soon as possible. We hope candidates are able to start with us from as early in December 2025 as possible We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Delves Lane Primary Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7ES Tel: 01207 503984 Email: delveslaneprimary@durhamlearning.net Website: http://www.delveslaneprimary.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161