School Cleaner

Building the foundation for a bright, healthy day.

Location: Edith Moorhouse Primary School, Carterton, OX18 3HP

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Term time only (38 weeks per year) plus optional deep-clean hours in summer

Hours: 9 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3.00pm - 6.00pm)

Salary: £5057.15 (Actual)

Closing Date: 20th August 10.00am

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as available after this date

At Edith Moorhouse, we believe a hygienic environment is a sign of respect for our students. You won’t just be maintaining a building; you will be ensuring that our classrooms and hallways are safe, sparkling, and ready for discovery. Your work provides the absolute foundations for a focused mind and a healthy day of play.

• Reliability: You understand that your role is essential for the smooth running of the school day.

• Attention to detail: You take pride in seeing a job well done, from tidy desks to clear floors.

• A collaborative spirit: You enjoy being part of a site team that supports one another.

• Efficiency: You can manage your tasks effectively within your daily 2.5-hour shift.

• Commitment: A shared dedication to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene for our community.

We are a school that values every member of our team as a professional. By joining us, you become part of a supportive environment where your contribution is recognised as vital to our students' wellbeing. We offer a consistent, predictable work schedule that respects your time outside of school, with the added flexibility of optional extra hours during the summer break to suit your circumstances.

Edith Moorhouse Primary School is proud to be part of the River Learning Trust (RLT). Being part of RLT means you are supported by a large, successful network of schools. You will benefit from:

• Professional Agency: We trust you to be the expert in your role.

• Shared Growth: Access to training and development, including potential apprenticeship pathways.

• The Whole Person: A commitment to staff wellbeing and a culture of relational trust.

• Absolute Foundations: The security of a stable, recognised employer with competitive benefits.

We offer three pathways for you to engage with us:

River Learning Trust and Edith Moorhouse Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Note: We do not accept CVs; please apply via My New Term. We reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early.