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Nursery Cleaner

Gayton Primary School · Wirral · Wirral

Job description

We are looking for a reliable cleaner to join our team, helping to keep our new school-based nursery clean, tidy and welcoming for our little learners. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a friendly, supportive school community.

Purpose of the role

To clean the school-based nursery to a high standard of hygiene and presentation, so that our youngest children have a safe, healthy and welcoming environment to learn and play in.

Main duties
  • Clean nursery classrooms, toilets, nappy-changing area, kitchen/snack area, cloakroom, entrance and corridors to an agreed cleaning schedule.
  • Sweep, mop and vacuum floors; clean and disinfect tables, chairs, sinks, toilets, door handles, light switches and other touch points.
  • Empty bins, replace liners and dispose of waste correctly, including nappy and hygiene waste.
  • Replenish soap, paper towels, toilet rolls and other consumables, and report when stock is low.
  • Clean glass, windowsills, low-level surfaces and children's furniture, taking extra care with areas used at floor level.
  • Deal with spillages and bodily fluids promptly, following the school's hygiene and infection-control procedures.
  • Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly, in line with COSHH guidance, and store them securely out of children's reach.
  • Report any damage, hazards, maintenance issues or safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate person.
  • Help with periodic deep cleans and additional tasks as reasonably requested by the School Business Manager or Caretaker.
  • General responsibilities
    • Follow all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
    • Ensure doors and gates are secured as instructed and that the building is left safe.
    • Wear any personal protective equipment provided and attend relevant training.
    • Work as part of the wider school team and maintain good working relationships with staff.

    This job description reflects the current duties of the post. It may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder, in line with the needs of the school.

    Safeguarding

    Gayton Primary School and Cheshire Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candida

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    About this school

    Gayton Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

    Not rated
    Pupils
    219
    Avg teacher salary
    £47,422
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    24.9:1
    Academy trust
    CHESHIRE ACADEMIES 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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    Wirral, Wirral, CH60 8PZ

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    Salary
    £3,910.00 Annually (Actual) Band 3, SCP 3 – £25,614 FTE (£3,910.32 actual salary). Permanent, 6.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Flexible hours to suit: 7.15am–8.30am or 3.30pm–4.15pm.
    Contract
    Permanent
    Working pattern
    Part time
    Posted
    19 October 2026
    Closing date
    6 November 2026

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