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Cleaner

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£24,796 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary £5,873Closes: 8 May
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Academy
Northumbrian Road
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 6DB


*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.*

An opportunity has arisen at Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic School for a School Cleaner to join our team, taking pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our learners by keeping cleanliness to a high standard and undertaking necessary procedures to assist with day-to-day maintenance.
 
Job overview

 
As part of our wider school team, you will have responsibility for the overall cleanliness and security of the school classrooms and site, having awareness of security policies, maintaining supplies of cleaning materials, and working with other members of the site team to keep the site to a standard expected by leadership and management.
 
Job requirements
 
Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties
Ability to manage time effectively in order to carry out day-to-day operations and assist with the smooth running of the school
Awareness of the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working around children and young people
 
Why join us?
 
You’ll have the opportunity to join a committed team of support staff, taking pride in upholding high standards to ensure all staff can enjoy working within a safe and clean environment, with training opportunities available and the ability to make a positive difference within the overall team.
 
The successful candidate will work under supervision.
 
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026 by 12 noon
 
Shortlisting & Interview date: w/c 11th May 2026

 
The job description and person specification can be found under this job vacancy.

The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced certificate of disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of recruitment checks.
 
Ss Peter & Paul’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Northumberland County Council.


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