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Daytime Cleaner/Lunchtime Assistant

Edgar Wood Academy · Heywood · Rochdale

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join Edgar Wood Academy in a combined role of Daytime Cleaner and Lunchtime Assistant. Working 28.75 hours per week (20.42 hours cleaning and 8.33 hours lunchtime support), term-time plus four weeks, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

This varied role combines cleaning and housekeeping responsibilities with supporting the smooth running of the school day during lunchtime. As a Daytime Cleaner, you will undertake general cleaning duties across the academy, including classrooms, corridors and toilet facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, health and safety. As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will help create a positive lunchtime experience for students by promoting good behaviour, supporting student wellbeing and acting as a positive role model.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate excellent communication skills and take pride in maintaining an environment where students can thrive. You will also share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, recognising the important role all staff play in keeping students safe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team at Edgar Wood Academy and make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of our growing school community.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, and all other pre-employment checks. We are committed to creating a culture of vigilance where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 12 noon.

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About this school

Edgar Wood Academy

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
637
Avg teacher salary
£48,224
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.2:1
Academy trust
ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

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.

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Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2QN

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Salary
£17,583.00 Annually (Actual) School Support Scale point 1 - 3, currently increased to Real Living Wage
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 July 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026

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