CLEANER

Ref

202549

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 1.

Salary

£13.45 an hour Term Time Only Plus Two weeks Pro Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

15 hours a week.

Closing Date

05/11/2026.

Location

Longton Primary School, School Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA (214 on roll)

Tel: 01772 612495

School website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Join our Longton family!

At Longton Primary School and Nursery, we believe that every child deserves a safe, welcoming and inspiring place to learn. Our school is built around our values of Care, Grow, Shine, and we are looking for a reliable, hardworking and friendly cleaner to join our team.

We are proud of our school and the community we serve. We want someone who takes pride in their work and understands the important role that a clean, tidy and hygienic environment plays in supporting children's learning, wellbeing and happiness.

You will help us maintain a welcoming environment for our children, staff and families, working as part of a team that cares about making Longton a great place to be.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in their work and has high standards of cleanliness.

• Is reliable, conscientious and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Has a positive, flexible approach and a good eye for detail.

• Understands the importance of keeping a school environment clean, safe and hygienic.

• Shares our commitment to providing the very best environment for our children.

  Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial, but a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to work hard are just as important.

  What we offer

• A welcoming and supportive school team.

• A friendly school community where everyone plays an important part.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the environment in which our children learn and thrive.

  If you would like to be part of a school that puts children and community at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you.

  Care. Grow. Shine.

  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working as a cleaner

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training and development

• Commitment to health and safety

For an informal discussion please contact:

Julie Brown , Longton Primary School

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.