Site Assistant & Cleaner at Blacko Primary School

41 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BPS/13051

Location

Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£13.05 - £13.26 Hourly
Grade 3, Scale Points 4-5

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term time plus 4 weeks holiday cleaning

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 24th Aug, 2026

Start Date

24.8.26

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Salary Range: NJC Grade 3, Scale Point 4-5

Contract Type: Part Time – pro rata

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: Tuesday 24^th August 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 24^th August 2026 or once sufficient applicants received

We are seeking to appoint:

The Headteacher of Blacko Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Site Assistant & Cleaner who will work under the general guidance of the Operations Manager, to contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning, checks and maintenance. Carrying out and monitoring of cleaning work as per the school schedule. The balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school.

Please see the application pack for full details including job description, standards and person specification.

Contact Details

  Emma Sayle
  01282616669
  e.sayle@blacko.apex-trust.org

Blacko Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please briefly describe any experience you have in a Site Assistant, Caretaker or Maintenance role.
Please briefly describe any experience you have in a Cleaning role.
This role involves manual handling, lifting, and working indoors and outdoors. What experience do you have in this area?
Why do you think safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality are important when working in a primary school?
Please confirm you are able to work the required early morning, evening and school holiday hours for this role.