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Job Title: Cleaner

Salary Grade: NCP Pay scale SCP 4-5

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 2 pm-7 pm

Contract: 25 hours per week, all year round, permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governors of Bedford Hall Methodist School are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and trustworthy individual to join our friendly and supportive school as a Cleaner. The successful candidate will have attention to detail, be able to work on their own initiative and take pride in their work. The appointed candidate will also hold additional responsibility for locking up the premises at the end of each day.

• Ensure all designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard, including classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal areas.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the site supervisor.
• Secure the building at the end of the shift, including checking windows, doors, and setting alarms.

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellbeing Day.
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact recruitment@bhm.epworthtrust.org.uk.

All applications should be made through MyNewTerm.

Closing date: 12th January 2026 9 am

Short listing: 12th January 2026

Interviews: 16th January 2026

The main base for the role will be at Bedford Hall Methodist School

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School - Home

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.