Cleaning Assistant- Strathblane Primary School Education & Tra

Overview

Closing Date: 25th March 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent, Part Time

Salary: £9,297

Hours:

15 hours

Location:

Strathblane Primary School (Mobile work)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a Cleaning Assistant at Strathblane Primary School, Stirling, however expected to cover other locations within a reasonable distance from the school.

The post will involve providing 15 hours per week professional cleaning service on a 39 weeks per year term-time basis between 3.15pm - 6.15pm Monday - Friday, paid at Stirling Council Grade 1.

Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items, using cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners. They should be able to clean surfaces to head height and be prepared to work alone.

Personal protective equipment, tools and training will be provided.

Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The role involves providing cleaning services at Strathblane Primary School and, as needed, other locations within a reasonable distance. Details include:

• Provide 15 hours per week of cleaning services on a 39 weeks per year term-time basis between 3:15pm and 6:15pm, Monday to Friday.
• Work to the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and lift heavy items as part of daily duties.
• Operate cleaning machinery such as electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean surfaces to head height and work confidently and independently.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment; equipment and training will be provided.
• Be willing to undertake training to utilise Stirling Council online training and HR IT applications.

• Ability to perform cleaning duties to required standards and safety guidelines.
• Capable of lifting heavy items and operating cleaning machinery.
• Basic working knowledge of IT and willingness to undertake training for online systems.
• Prepared to work alone and cover other locations within a reasonable distance from the school.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme