Cleaner

Cleaner

10 hours per week, Part Time

Permanent

Term Time Only - 44.67 weeks per year

At St. Silas, we believe every child is a unique individual with incredible potential. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where all children feel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. We are committed to fostering a love of learning, encouraging curiosity, and developing resilient, confident, and responsible young citizens.

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: Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 12noon

Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 20th 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.