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Ref 196058
Number of Posts 1
Grade Foundation Living Wage.
Salary £12.6 an hour Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (27/06/2025 ) .
Hours 10 hours a week.
Closing Date 15/05/2025.
Location
Walton-le-dale Primary School, Severn Drive, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD (433 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335065
School website: www.wldps.com
Summary

We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated person to join our cleaning team at Walton-le-Dale Primary School.

The role involves cleaning duties such as:

  • Sweeping, vacuum cleaning and mopping of floors;
  • Emptying litter bins;
  • Polishing and dusting of surfaces and fixtures and fittings;
  • Cleaning of toilets and bathroom facilities, including replenishment of paper towels, toilet rolls and other disposables;
  • Using appropriate powered equipment e.g. vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner;

    Our cleaning staff work Monday to Friday, completing either a morning shift 6am - 8am or an afternoon shift 3.30pm - 5.30pm. The working pattern will be discussed at interview. This position is part time, term time only plus 4 weeks worked during the school holidays. Please note the annual salary quoted is the full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. This is a variable hours contract.

    Our school is committed to equality as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    • Essential Experience

    Experience of cleaning either a residential, school or business premises

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of school cleaning

    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application Forms to be Return completed forms to bursar@wld.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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