Cleaner

Cleaner

15 hours per week, Part Time (3pm - 6pm)

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Term Time plus 2 weeks - 46.96 weeks per year

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

Guided by our vision:

“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”

We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking 'Team Player' with a flexible approach to join our Cleaning Staff Team, working under the line management of the Site Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment, as set out in the school's cleaning schedule and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be hardworking, dependable and trustworthy
• Have good attention to detail
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

We can offer:

• Term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities
• Committed and dedicated staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Please ensure that you refer to the job description as only those applicants with the essential required experience will be considered for shortlisting.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at Midnight

Proposed Interview date: Friday 9th October 2026 (subject to change)

The Trust reserves the right to extend or shorten the closing date for this role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.