Cleaner

Nene Valley Primary School

Salary: 

Grade 3, Point 3 

£8,855 (Actual annual salary) 

£24,796 (FTE)

Hours of work:

15 Hours a week, 3.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday

40 Weeks a year (Term time plus 2 weeks)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Cleaner.  You will be maintaining the school premises to the required standard of cleanliness, carrying our work instructed by the cleaning supervisor. 

Responsibilities: 

• To operate effectively both domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment.

• To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically and inform the cleaning supervisor when stocks are lown 

• To work to academy guidelines at all times particularly in relation to the health and safety policy

• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order

The ideal candidate 

• Basic standard of literacy to read instructions

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the post  

• Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment  

• Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

About Nene Valley Primary School

Nene Valley is a large primary school based on the outskirts of the city. 

At Nene Valley, our children are exposed to a rich, broad and diverse curriculum which is complemented by an array of enrichment experiences beyond the classroom. Children at Nene Valley are happy, hardworking and well-behaved, with our families feeling proud to be part of our school community. 

The staff at Nene Valley are dedicated, highly skilled and deliver a tailored curriculum which ensures the talents and interests of our children are nurtured from an early age. We encourage the children at Nene Valley to be confident and independent learners. They understand that achieving success requires effort, practise, perseverance and that making mistakes is an essential part of the learning process. We develop our children through our core values of COMMUNITY, ENTHUSIASM, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAMWORK. 

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 32 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

• Cycle to work scheme

• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

• Free on-site parking

• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: 15th May 2026

Interview to take place on: W/C 18th May 2026

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.