Cleaner at Sidegate Primary School

45 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPS/50516

Location

Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£9,093.27 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade A Point 2 - £24,320 Annually, FTE

Closing Date

9:00am, 20th Mar 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Join our team at Sidegate Primary School as a Cleaner, helping to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for our children and staff.

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our friendly team. Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff.

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Sidegate Primary School

Salary: ALT Grade A £9,093.27, Annually (Actual)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours/Weeks: 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (38 weeks during term time, 4 weeks holiday clean)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:15pm-6:15pm (flexible start times can be discussed at interview)

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Undertake cleaning duties which may include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the academy
Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during the academy closures or other designated periods, as directed
Assist in the preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas e.g. meeting rooms, classrooms

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact: Savannah La'Thangue at, savannah.lathangue@sidegate.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. 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.