Job Title: Cleaner

Contract: Permanent, 10 hours per week, 44 weeks per year

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade A - £24,320.00

Actual Salary: ALT Grade A - £6,350.86

Closing Date: Tuesday 17^th February 2026

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our team at Gusford Primary School. This role is vital in supporting the day-to-day cleanliness of our school site, helping to maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout.

About the role:

This vacancy is for 10 hours per week, and can be worked in either of the following schedules:

• Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 08:00

• Monday to Friday, 15:30 – 17:30

The successful candidate will:

• Help ensure our school remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors
• Perform daily cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, and sanitising surfaces across the academy premises
• Follow correct procedures for the safe use and storage of cleaning materials and equipment
• Report any safety hazards, faults or concerns to your line manager promptly

Why Join Us?

By joining Gusford Primary School, you can look forward to working in a positive and welcoming environment, as part of a supportive, collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will gain access to:

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this opportunity, please contact Paul Rivett, School Business Manager, at: privett@gusfordprimary.net

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.