Cleaner
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f9d1fe15-ba4a-483c-a3e6-89e704b7288b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and dedicatedCleaner (Grade 1)to join our team at Brookside Primary School.Under the direction of senior staff, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate can choose to work early morning (5.30am to 7.30am) or after school (3.30pm to 5.30pm). The cleaner will work two hours per day, Monday to Friday, during term time and INSET days. Cleaning during the school holiday may be amalgamated hours. Holiday must be taken during school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
• Clean all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, and sanitary areas.
• Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Refill and replace consumables.
• Report maintenance issues and ensure security of premises.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in general cleaning work (preferred).
• Willingness to undertake induction and training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive school environment.
To Apply:Please contact the school office orrecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Applications should be made by completing the attached application form and should be emailed torecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.ukandoffice.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Please note:We may interview before the closing date if suitable applications are received.Early applications are advised and will be monitored over the Christmas break with suitable applicants being invited for interview following the Christmas school holiday.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and dedicatedCleaner (Grade 1)to join our team at Brookside Primary School.Under the direction of senior staff, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate can choose to work early morning (5.30am to 7.30am) or after school (3.30pm to 5.30pm). The cleaner will work two hours per day, Monday to Friday, during term time and INSET days. Cleaning during the school holiday may be amalgamated hours. Holiday must be taken during school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
• Clean all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, and sanitary areas.
• Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Refill and replace consumables.
• Report maintenance issues and ensure security of premises.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in general cleaning work (preferred).
• Willingness to undertake induction and training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive school environment.
To Apply:Please contact the school office orrecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Applications should be made by completing the attached application form and should be emailed torecruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.ukandoffice.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Please note:We may interview before the closing date if suitable applications are received.Early applications are advised and will be monitored over the Christmas break with suitable applicants being invited for interview following the Christmas school holiday.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.