Cleaning Operative - St Andrew's Primary School

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in Newport is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning and a strong ability to work in a fast-paced educational environment. This part-time permanent position offers 15 hours per week, with opportunities for continuing professional development in a well-resourced working environment. Applications in Welsh or English are welcomed, promoting diversity and fairness within the workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Well-resourced working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Capability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness throughout the school.
• Work effectively as part of the school cleaning team.
• Achieve high standards of cleaning in a diverse environment.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Cleaning Operative - St Andrew's Primary School

Salary: Grade 1 SCP 2-3£24,413 - £ 24,796 (Pro Rata)

Cleaning Operative - St Andrew's Primary School

Job information

Post No. POSN004516 - Cleaning Operative - St Andrew's Primary School

Cleaning Operative, Grade 1

The appointment is offered on a part‑time permanent contract to start as soon as possible, by 2nd March 2026.

15 hours / week, 52 weeks per year pro‑rata.

St. Andrew’s Primary School is a large, vibrant, and diverse forward‑thinking school with a highly committed and hard‑working team who strive towards achieving the highest standards for all our children.

The Head Teacher and Governing Body of St. Andrew’s Primary School are looking for a committed individual with experience and understanding to achieve high standards of cleaning to join the School Cleaning team and contribute to maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.

Together with relevant experience, we are looking for a highly organized individual who thrives working in a fast‑paced school environment and who is able to work well as part of a team.

In return, we can offer:

• Opportunities for continuing professional development.
• An excellent well‑resourced working environment.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd