We currently have a vacancy for a school cleaner covering two blocks of time - lunchtime and after school.

The main role, after school, is 15 Hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time +2 weeks during the summer holidays for deep clean).  Some flexibility on start time could be considered.

The second block is for 6 Hours 15 mins per week (Lunchtimes - Term Time only).

Total contract hours per week is 21 Hours 15 mins but separate applications for individual blocks of the contract will be considered. Please specify your preference on your application.

Salary: SCP 2 Actual salary (for total contract) approx. £11,757 / £12.26 per hour (£23,656 per annum FTE) with a pay increase pending

Hours of work: 11.30 – 12.45 Plus 15.30 – 18.30 with some flexibility on event days

Start date: September 2025

Closing date:  14th July 2025

Interview date: 17th / 18th July 2025

Oakdale is a popular school with a good reputation locally. Our school expanded in 2019, and we have moved from a one form to two form entry. This expansion means that we have a beautiful environment in which to work and teach. To help maintain this, we are looking for an energetic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our successful school team and undertake duties that will keep our site clean and healthy.

The successful candidate will work with us to provide a great environment for our children, staff and visitors by being friendly and approachable, taking pride in their work and maintaining the cleanliness of the site. We are looking for someone who will:

• Have previous experience in a similar post
• Have high standards in all areas of their work
• Be flexible in your approach to working
• Have some understanding of Health and Safety procedures
• Be self-motivated, trustworthy and proactive
• Work effectively and supportively as a member of a team and also have the confidence and ability to act on your own initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that may arise
• Have a positive outlook and a good work ethic, taking pride in your work
• Have good communication skills

Further details regarding the position and Application packs are available on Oakdale Primary School website http://www.oakdale.peterborough.sch.uk/about us/Job Vacancies.  Please contact the school office if you would like to discuss flexible start times or are interested in applying for just one block of the vacancy.

Oakdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, a disclosure of criminal record and disqualification declaration.