Cleaner - 2 Posts

Location: Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School, Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LY
Hours:Term time only (including INSET days) – 4pm to 6:24pm
Monday to Friday, 12 hours a week
Contract type: Fixed term initially, from as soon as possible until Wednesday 22nd December 2027, with the potential to become a permanent role

The Governing Body at Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School are looking for a reliable, hard-working and effective cleaner to join our dedicated team. Experience of cleaning in a school or similar setting would be advantageous.

The role of a cleaner is a vital part of a school's daily operation. We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude to match the demands of the job, a team player with a good sense of humour, who is able to communicate effectively and work under the direction of the Site Manager. Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures such as COSHH would be an advantage, but full training will be given.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work at a successful school?

If you have the genuine drive to achieve excellence and want to work with a team of equally supportive and professional colleagues, this may be the role you are looking for.

The successful candidate will be expected to work under the direction of our Site Manager and School Business Team and within our team of cleaners.

Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. We will offer the successful candidate a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment that is dedicated to professional development and high expectations for all.

Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We would like to remind candidates that it is illegal to apply for this position if you are included on the barred list.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer and the relevant employer from the last time you worked with children (if applicable).

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form during the recruitment process. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning the school has the right to know about the criminal history of job applicants (including any spent convictions) and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions. This exemption applies to all school-based jobs, as the work involves contact with children.

As part of our due diligence checks, the school will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates. By submitting an application, you are giving your consent for this to be completed if shortlisted.

All members of staff will receive training in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our website: https://cavclosei.derby.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Child-Protect…

Qualifications required:
• Basic literacy skills: ability to read and competently able to access policies, procedures and training, good spoken English to provide a good model to our children
• Basic IT skills: the ability to complete essential online training relevant to the role independently
• First aid training (or willingness to complete it)

As well as completing an application form, we would be pleased to receive an accompanying letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) in which you should outline the experience, skills and qualities that you consider make you a suitable candidate for the post. Please make reference to the job description and person specification.

Please mark your application for the attention of Mrs S Kelly, School Business HR Officer.
Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LY.
admin@cavclosei.derby.sch.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 8 Novemvber 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2026. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 10th November 2026, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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