Cleaner - daily Term Time

Overview

Cleaner Vacancy:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Rowley Hall Primary School, part of the Elliot Foundation Academy, for a cleaner to join the cleaning team. The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust specialising in the primary sector, serving approximately 10,000 children across three clusters in the West Midlands, London and East Anglia. The Trust values inclusivity and a non-hierarchical, reflective approach to governance.

Rowley Hall is a three-form entry school aligned with the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust Mission, Vision and Values:
Put children first, Be safe, Be kind and respect all, Be open, Forgive, Make a difference.

We are a friendly, caring school where staff work as a team to nurture and develop lifelong learners. Parents and the community are valued partners in the life of our school.

• Maintain a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene around the school
• undertake hoovering, bending and mopping in all areas of the school on rotation
• Perform some manual handling as part of the role
• Engage with staff at all levels daily, especially when cleaning classrooms

• Training of COSHH and other necessary training will be provided where needed
• Previous experience in an employed cleaning role is beneficial

Application forms are available below (attached) and should be returned to Marie Fisher, Rowley Hall Primary School, Windsor Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands B65 0HU
, via email to marie.fishe  Please ensure application forms are signed and completed fully. All correspondence will be communicated via e-mail.

If shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 7 working days of the closing date. Please check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox for correspondence.

Online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns at the interview. Rowley Hall Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas check, and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Closing date Thursday 29th January 2026;
Shortlisting you will only be contacted via email if you are shortlisted;
Interviews Friday 6th February or Monday 9th February 2026. There may be a task as part of the interview process.
SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY IF SUFFICIENT SUITABLE APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED