School Cleaner - Grove Vale

Job Details

School Cleaner

Start Date: ASAP

The Governors and Head teacher of [Employer hidden] wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated person to join the premises team. You will be responsible for the cleaning of premises and furnishings, under the direction of the Site Manager/Business Manager. You will need good interpersonal skills and must be trustworthy, reliable and punctual. Previous experience is not essential, full training will be provided. Please note that this is a Term Time plus 3 weeks contract and not term-time only, therefore will you be expected to work during some of the school holidays. Hours of work will be 6:00am – 8:30 or 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday – Friday.

Please email your completed application form to [contact hidden]. Prior to applying, please give consideration to any other existing contracts to ensure that you can fulfil the role if successful Application packs, (JD, Pers spec and application forms) are available on request by emailing [contact hidden] or see attached below.

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Please note applications must be submitted on the official application form, we do not accept CVs as applications.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.grovevale.co.uk

Hours:12.5 Hours per week, Hours of work will be 6:00am – 8:30 or 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday – Friday.

Grade:Grade A, SCP 3 (£24,796 p.a.) Actual Salary £7,797 - £7,893 p.a.

Location: Grove Vale Primary, 16 Monksfield Ave, Birmingham B43 6AL

Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 Noon

Shortlisting Date: Friday 17th April 2026

Interview Date: TBC, w/c 20/04/2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date.