Cleaning Operative

Ref: 001819

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Cleaning Operative

New Bridge Learning Centre, Fitton Hill, Oldham

NJC point 3 - £25,614 (full time/ full year)

Actual Salary pro rata: £2,988 per annum

5 hours per week (7.30am – 8.30am or 3pm – 4pm or 4pm – 5pm)

Term Time only (195 days)

Commencing as soon as possible

Part of the wider New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a generic special needs school for pupils and students between the ages of 11 and 19 across three sites within Oldham. The main school operates across two sites; the 11-16 age range at our Roman Road campus in Hollinwood and the 16-19 age range at our Learning Centre site on St. Martin’s Road, Fitton Hill.

The school has an Outstanding rated provision which caters for over 380 pupils with a wide range of SEND, from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning difficulties, including severe and complex learning difficulties. The school also caters for pupils with physical disabilities, multisensory impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments and specific conditions including autism spectrum condition. All pupils have an EHC plan.

We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and efficient cleaner at our New Bridge Learning Centre site based at Fitton Hill, Oldham. The role involves general cleaning duties such as wiping down tables and surfaces, cleaning floors and toilets and using standard cleaning equipment such as mops and a vacuum cleaner. The successful candidate will be a member of a small team of cleaning staff and will need to be available to assist with a deeper clean of their particular site during the school holidays.

Previous experience is essential although full training will be given. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a welcoming environment through good hygiene standards. Key elements for any candidate are excellent attendance and reliability.

This is a part-time post for 5 hours per week worked on a Term Time only basis. Shifts are either: 7.30 am – 8.30 am or 3pm – 4pm or 4pm – 5pm (Monday to Friday). Please note that all staff may be required to work flexibly across the Group when needed.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.    

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.    

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023   

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.   

Salary: NJC pt3 - £25,614 (full time/ full year)

Actual salary pro rata: £2,988 per annum

Hours: 5 per week / Term Time only (195 days)

Status: Permanent

Based: Initially at New Bridge Learning Centre, Fitton Hill

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 (9am)

Interviews: To be confirmed

Contact: Alan Scorer – [email removed]

Completed application forms to: [email removed]