Join King's Lander Primary Academy – Where Futures Begin

Primary School Cleaner

At King's Lander Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves an education that empowers, inspires, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning. As a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences within a warm, inclusive, and ambitious environment.

Our academy is a vibrant and diverse community where staff, pupils, and families work in partnership to ensure that every learner flourishes. We celebrate individuality, promote high expectations, and provide rich opportunities for personal and academic growth. At King's Lander, our values are not just words on a wall—they are lived every day through our curriculum, behaviour, and community engagement.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection on 23 June 2023, the school was rated 'Good' across all key areas, including leadership, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to high educational standards and continuous improvement.

We are seeking passionate professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference. Whether you are an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, you’ll find a supportive team, ongoing professional development, and the chance to help shape the lives of children in a school where ambition meets care.

The Great Schools Trust was recently recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-improving multi-academy trusts and shortlisted for MAT of the Year.  We are redefining education through innovation, values-led leadership, and a culture where both students and staff flourish. With all academies rated Good or better by Ofsted and a strong +0.4 Progress 8 score, we are proud to be transforming futures across our communities. 

Our motto, Credmus Believe, underpins everything we do.  We believe in our pupils, our staff and our community. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping futures, every single day.

The Role:

The role involves maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across key areas of the school, including Early Years, Nursery, Key Stage 1 classrooms, staff room, and staff and pupil toilets. You will play an important part in ensuring a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for both pupils and staff.

This position offers a total of 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday on a split shift basis:

• Morning: 6:45 am – 8:30 am (8.25 Hours)

• Afternoon: 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm (11.25 Hours)

We are open to some flexibility with working hours and are happy to discuss arrangements that work for the right candidate (e.g., two recruits covering AM and PM shifts).

Annual leave entitlement is 30 days, to be taken during school holidays. During holiday periods, when not on leave, working hours may be adjusted and condensed across fewer days, as agreed with the line manager.

What We Offer

• A nurturing environment for ECTs and recently qualified teachers to grow and thrive

• A culture of collaboration, innovation, and high expectations

• Tailored professional development and access to a wider network of support through the Trust

• Opportunities for early leadership responsibilities, curriculum development, or special projects

• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads

• A warm, respectful, and values-driven school community

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via MyNewTerm.

King’s Lander Primary Academy and the Great Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.