Jobs

Cleaner
Grade 1, £24,796 (pro rata)
Permanent, Term Time Only
10 hours per week, Required to start Monday 15th June 2026 or sooner 

“We inspire, challenge and care”

Burnopfield Primary School are looking to recruit a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a school cleaner. The role involves maintaining high standard of cleanliness across the school, including general cleaning of classrooms, toilets and communal areas, emptying bins, vacuuming and mopping floors and ensuring equipment is used and stored safely.

You will also be responsible for reporting any damage or maintenance issues, helping with whole school cleans during closure periods, keeping cleaning areas tidy and presenting a positive role model to pupils. Training will be provided.

Why Join us?
We are a thriving school at the heart of the community, working in close partnership with our parents and local schools to ensure the success of our children and support their continued learning journey.

If this could be the school for you we look forward to receiving your application.

Required to start Monday 15th June 2026 or sooner

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.
For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date – Thursday 21st May 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting – Friday 22nd May 2026
Interviews – Tuesday 2nd June 2026
 
Burnopfield Primary School
Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6PT
 
Tel: 01207 270397
Email: burnopfield@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796 pro-rata

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant