Lead Cleaner

‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

LEAD 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 individual to join our cleaning team and help us maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Salary Grade A (Point 2) £25,484 pro-rata

12.5 hours per week

Actual Salary - £7661.24 PA

3 pm - 5.30 pm - Monday - Friday

Term time + Inset days + 30 hours to be worked in school closure periods

A permanent position at Canford Heath Infant School is available for an immediate start.

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 a Lead Cleaner to join our Trust to carry out the cleaning of the interior of all our Trust schools, and supervise a dedicated team, under the direction of the Headteacher.

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise the cleaning team to ensure all areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard.

Perform regular cleaning duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, hoovering, polishing floors and sanitising surfaces.

Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately

Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies

Coordinate and participate in deep cleaning tasks during school holidays, ensuring thorough cleaning of classrooms, hallways, toilets, and other facilities.

Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are used effectively and are well-maintained.

Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment.

Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Headteacher

Requirements:

Proven experience in a cleaning role, preferably in a school or similar environment.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills.

Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving equipment.

Flexibility to work additional hours during school holidays for deep cleaning.

We can offer:

Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together

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

Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust

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

Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.

Applications should be made online at My New Term. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: 3rd July 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed

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