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Wardle Academy · Rochdale · Rochdale

Job description

Hours:10 hours per week Term Time only

Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday, 4 PM –6 PM

Salary:Grade 2, points 3 to 4

Contract Type:Permanent / Part-Time

About Us

At Wardle Academy, we take immense pride in providing a safe, bright, and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and dedicatedSchool Cleanerto join our friendly site team.

If you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in a job well done, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Your daily routines will play a vital role in keeping our high school safe and hygienic. Duties include:

  • Cleaning designated areas of the school, including classrooms, corridors, staff rooms, and toilets.
  • Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and emptying waste bins.
  • Ensuring soap, paper towels, and sanitiser dispensers are replenished.
  • Using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and responsibly (training provided).
  • Reporting any maintenance issues or health and safety hazards to the Site Manager.
  • Deep cleaning duties during designated school holiday weeks.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience:Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but not essential—a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most!
  • Reliability:Punctual, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to Detail:High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Awareness:A basic understanding of COSHH (Health & Safety) is a bonus, though full training will be given.

Please Note:Because this role is based within a high school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checkprior to starting employment.

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About this school

Wardle Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
1,364
Avg teacher salary
£48,035
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.3:1
Academy trust
WATERGROVE TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Rochdale, Rochdale, OL12 9RD

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
3 July 2026
Closing date
13 August 2026

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