Cleaner

‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

CLEANER

At TEACH, we pride ourselves on providing a clean and safe learning environment for our children, staff, and visitors. We are looking for dedicated and reliable individuals to join our cleaning team and help us maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Salary Grade A (Point 1) £24,520 pro-rata

12.5 hours per week
Actual Salary - £7,371.43 PA
3 pm - 5.30 pm - Monday - Friday
Term time + Inset days + 30 hours to be worked in school closure periods

PERMANENT - START ASAP

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

We are looking to appoint Cleaners to join our Trust to carry out the cleaning of the interior of all our Trust schools, under the direction of the Headteacher.

Responsibilities:

Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, toilets, and other school areas

- Dust, sweep, mop, hoover, and polish floors

- Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately

- Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies

- Ensure all areas are sanitised and meet health and safety standards

- Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Cleaner in Charge

- Follow all health and safety regulations

Requirements:

- Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong attention to detail

- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

We can offer:

- Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together

- Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour

- A fantastic induction programme

- Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time

- Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments

Applications should be made online

We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: 13th November 2026

Interviews: TBA

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected and paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com