Eppleton Primary Academy - Cleaner

Eppleton Primary Academy - Cleaner

Company: Sunderland City Council

Salary: £20,001 - £30,000

Hours: Part-time

Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

Closing date: 18 Sep 2026

Grade: SCP 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata

Period: Fixed Term - Term Time Only - Until 16th July 2027

Hours of work: 15 hours per week (3:00 - 6:00pm)

Job Location: Eppleton Academy Primary

Responsible to: Headteacher and School Business Manager

Required Autumn Term 2026 until 16th July 2027

The governors would like to appoint a cleaner to undertake the cleaning of designated areas across the building and ensure that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are met.

The successful candidates will have a positive attitude, enjoy the variety of tasks and challenges that the role presents. We would expect that they would demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team, manage their time well and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• To use general electrical equipment (polishers, vacuums etc.) in a safe and proper manner, following all safety precautions including checking for damage to cables and plugs
• Be responsible for appropriately cleaning any accidental spillages in school or grounds when on duty.
• Assist in providing a clean, safe environment.
• Ensure all waste bins are emptied, and rubbish is removed and taken to the designated disposal point to ensure the site is clean and tidy and meets with health and safety requirements.
• Clean all furniture and fittings including ledges, pipe work and radiators ensuring high standard of cleanliness and hygiene are met and maintained.
• Clean classrooms, corridors, office space, toilets etc
• Clean all sanitary fixtures and fittings including the lavatories, washroom facilities and showers etc., ensuring all areas are maintained to the required standards of health and safety, reporting any damaged or broken facilities, or other maintenance issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Carry out vacuuming in all carpeted areas ensuring correct use, carrying and storage of equipment.
• Clean all other floor areas appropriately i.e. sweeping, mopping, polishing etc.
• Ensure wet floor Health and Safety hazard signs are used when required to ensure wellbeing of staff/students is maintained
• Assist in the whole school clean during the school closure as per the school cleaning programme
• Check windows and doors are free from damage and closed after cleaning has been carried out to ensure the facilities are locked and secured appropriately
• Provide cover on other sections / areas of the school when necessary

What we offer

• a staff team that is supportive and appreciative of the work of premises staff
• a caring school community
• a commitment to your ongoing training and development needs
• strong support from the governing body

Eppleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 18th September 2026 (Noon)

Shortlisting: 18th September 2026

Interview date: w/c 21st September 2026

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