- School: Thomlinson Junior School
- Job Reference: 3890
- Job type: Cleaner
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Part-time
- Salary: Please see below
- Date posted: Friday 6 March 2026
- Closing date for applications: Friday 20 March 2026
- Employer: Cumberland Council
Permanent, Part Time School Cleaner (Job Share)
HOURS: 30 hours per month, job sharing working 3.15pm-6.15pm 3 days / 2 days alternate weeks (term time) + 4 weeks during school holidays (Annual Leave based on continuous years’ service) Additional hours may be available to cover staff absences.
OP3 £25,949 FTE, which includes a non-contractual pay supplement to increase to the UK Living Wage of £13.45 per hour.
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, energetic Cleaner to join our hard working team. We are looking for someone, preferably with cleaning experience, who can help to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout school. The start date is 13 April 2026 or as soon as possible.
The candidate needs to:
• Be reliable, trustworthy, be aware of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own
• Have an awareness of COSHH regulations
• Have an awareness and understanding of health and safety procedures
• Be willing to undertake any relevant training and development as required
• Be able to communicate with other adults and pupils
Thomlinson Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.
Application packs are available on the school website: www.thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk
Completed applications are to be returned to the School Business Manager,
Mrs Karen Myers, email: [email protected], marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy.
Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026
Interviews: w/c 23 March 2026
Contact Thomlinson Junior School
Address
Thomlinson Junior School
The Goose Market
High Street
Wigton
CA7 9PG