Cleaner

Required to work 9.25 hours per week, Mon-Wed 15:30 – 17:30; Thurs 15:30 – 17:15; Fri 15:30 – 17:00,
Term Time plus 2 weeks to be worked during school holidays.
Required to start as soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable cleaner for a permanent position. The successful applicant should be hard working and have very high standards of workmanship, paying particularly close attention to detail. 

Previous experience of cleaning roles is desirable but not essential.  Applicants must have a good track record of being reliable and punctual. 

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 

 Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date:  Wednesday 7th October 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed

Please complete an application form and return to [email removed]

Wolsingham Primary School
Uppertown,
Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3ET

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Email: [email removed]

Attachments

• Job Description- Cleaner- Wolsingham Primary School.docx
• Personal Spec- Cleaner- Wolsingham Primary School.docx
• Application Form - Support Staff.docx