Cleaner

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Cleaner Essa Primary Academy

Post: Cleaner
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP3 SCP4 (£27,796.00 - £25,185.00 FTE) (Pro Rata £7,102.00 - £7,213.00)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Working Type: Part Time [10 hrs per week/41 weeks]
Base: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH

Please note:

the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive cleaner to join our friendly team at Essa Primary Academy. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining our environment to the highest standards, ensuring that our buildings are clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northern

For more information, please contact Allison O’Connell, PA to the Principal/Office Manager, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Closing date: Monday, 2nd February 2026 at 12:00pm

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