Cleaning Assistant

Harlescott Junior School · Shrewsbury, West Midlands

Cleaning Assistant at Harlescott Junior School, based in Shrewsbury, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Shrewsbury, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
23 hours ago
Closes
23 Sep 2026
Sector
Cleaning & Facilities

Reference 5bd3513ed77df6accf53d6b8dd3a507f693e7d55

About the role

Appointment of a Cleaning Assistant

Grade 3 (£12.85)

Actual Annual Salary - £7,541.57

12.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 3:00pm- 5:30pm

Permanent

Term time plus 3 weeks

Required ASAP

(Subject to DBS clearance)

Harlescott Junior School is looking to appoint a reliable and friendly cleaning assistant to join our hardworking site team. We are proud of our welcoming school environment and are seeking people who take real pride in helping to keep our school clean, safe and well cared for.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, toilets and shared area

Ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard

Follow health and safety and hygiene procedures

Work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the school

Take pride in maintaining a pleasant environment for pupils, staff and visitors

The Successful Candidate Will:

Be friendly, approachable and able to work well as part of a team

Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Take pride in their work and pay attention to detail

Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual

Experience of cleaning is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided

Harlescott Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school, and we value the vital role our cleaning team plays in keeping our school environment in tiptop condition.

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 30th September

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Headteacher

Reference: 5bd3513ed77df6accf53d6b8dd3a507f693e7d55 · Posted 23 hours ago · Closes 23 Sep 2026 · Listed via Harlescott Junior School

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