Cleaner

Vacancy Details

We are seeking to recruit Cleaners at The Grange School, based in Christchurch, Dorset, to maintain a hygienic and safe environment for educational activities. This is a permanent contract starting as soon as possible, subject to pre-employment checks.

Contract and Working Hours

The role offers a negotiable part-time schedule with up to 20 contracted hours weekly. Employment is with guaranteed regular hours and pay, not a zero-hour contract. Work will take place during school terms plus an additional two weeks in the summer holidays. The position falls under Grade 3.

Salary and Location

The hourly wage is £12.85, including holiday pay. The workplace is at The Grange School on Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU.

Role Overview

The Cleaner will have a key responsibility to undertake general cleaning duties to ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for all school activities.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to positively impact the local community.
• Automatic enrollment in the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling and professional support on financial, legal, and personal matters.
• Access to a trust-wide intranet sharing organizational news and resources.
• Local discounts on gym memberships, beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycling shops, restaurants, automotive services, and retail stores.
• National discounts on various major brands.
• Welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Free parking at the site.
• Opportunity to be part of Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust.
• Work in one of the most scenic areas on the South Coast.

Candidate Profile

We seek a motivated individual who can perform cleaning tasks efficiently as part of a team while adhering to required standards. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to our policies is essential.

The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently within an established routine, complying with health and safety procedures, ensuring quality in their work, and willing to undertake necessary training. Maintaining productive relationships with school staff and embracing our supportive and professional culture are expected.

Applicants are encouraged to embody our core values:

• Aim High
• Keep Improving
• Don’t Leave Anyone Behind
• See the Bigger Picture

Additional Information

Only applications submitted with our official Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire will be accepted. The deadline for applications is 1 September 2026 at 8 am.

Twynham Learning is committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and a thorough safeguarding check, including an enhanced criminal record screening, will be conducted. Disclosure of any unprotected cautions or convictions is required. It is an offense to apply if barred from work with children.