The posting
Hours: 10.5 hrs per week (3.15pm to 5.15/5.30pm)
Actual Salary: £5,926
This is a permanent role
Join Us in Making a Real Difference at Hightown Primary School
We are a school where you’ll feel part of something truly special — a place where every child is known, valued, and supported.
At Hightown Primary School and Nursery our dedicated and skilled team of practitioners champion a culture of nurture, respect, and resilience, ensuring that all children are inspired to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Who we are seeking
We are looking for a reliable, flexible, hardworking, and committed person to join our hardworking cleaning team. Previous experience of working in a school environment is not necessary, but an interest in the welfare of children and their wellbeing us a necessary attribute for this post.
Why Choose Us?
We’re part of Inspire Learning Partnership, a forward-thinking, research-led Trust that puts people first. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
What We Offer: 🧘 Staff wellbeing at the core of our culture, not just in policy but in practice 💫 Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you 🌱 A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development pathways 🧠 A research-led culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged 🏖️ Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a 2-week October half-term 💬 Access to high quality professional development, collaborative networks and inspiring colleagues 💰 Competitive salary 🚴 Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience working as a cleaner with experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
- Be a team player, but be able to work independently
- To communicate clearly and follow instructions
- Understand confidentiality and show commitment to safeguarding pupils wellbeing and equality
- Hard working and physically fit
Has this role got your name on it?
If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a tour of the base setting, please contact the school directly at [email protected]
Early application is encouraged as we anticipate significant interest and therefore reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.
As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy.
