School Cleaner - Grove Vale

School Cleaner

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

The Governors and Head teacher of Grove Vale Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated person to join the premises team. You will be responsible for the cleaning of premises and furnishings, under the direction of the Site Manager/Business Manager. No prior experience is essential - full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean premises and furnishings under the direction of the Site Manager/Business Manager.
• Maintain good interpersonal skills, demonstrate trustworthiness, reliability and punctuality.
• Work during term time plus an additional three weeks and during some school holidays.
• Follow scheduled hours: 6:00 am - 8:30 am or 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and a trustworthy, reliable, punctual attitude.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016).
• Enhanced DBS check - exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and eligibility for a Children's Barring List check.
• Must not be barred from working with children.
• Prior experience not required - training will be provided.

Contract & Hours

Term time plus three weeks contract. Position is 12.5 hours per week.

Salary

Grade A, SCP 3 (£24,796 p.a.). Actual salary £7,797 - £7,893 p.a.

Location

Grove Vale Primary, 16 Monksfield Ave, Birmingham B43 6AL

Application Process

Please email your completed application form to . Prior to applying, consider any existing contracts to ensure you can fulfil the role if successful. Application packs (JD, person specification and application forms) are available on request with the same email address. Applications must be submitted on the official application form; CVs are not accepted.

All applicants will undergo a rigorous Enhanced DBS check and reference verification. All references will be checked for authenticity and accuracy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Please note applications must be submitted via the official application form; we do not accept CVs as applications.

If you are successful and shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Ensure you check your junk/spam box for correspondence.

Closing & Interview Dates

Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC, w/c 20/04/2026

Additional Information

Further information relating to our school, including policies, can be found on our website:

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.