Cleaner

RHYDYPENAU PRIMARY SCHOOL Post: Cleaner Ref: ED500498959 Contract: Permanent (Part time) Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3 (£25,614) pro rata Hours: 2 hours per day (10 hours per week) term time 06:00am-08:00am or 3:50pm-5:50pm Required to start: As soon a possible Are you hardworking, reliable, and take pride in your work? We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our students and staff have a clean, safe, and welcoming environment to learn and work in. Key Responsibilities ● Cleaning areas (classrooms, hallways, toilets, and staff areas). ● Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and emptying bins. ● Ensuring cleaning supplies are stored safely and correctly. ● Reporting any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Site Manager. ● Following health and safety guidelines, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). About You ● Reliable: You have the ability to work independently and as part of the team. ● Thorough: You have a keen eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness. ● Respectful: You understand the importance of working in a school environment. ● Experience: Previous cleaning experience is a positive, but not essential as full training will be provided. Note: Because this role is based in a school, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Why Join Us? ● Consistent term-time-only hours (to be discussed). ● A supportive and friendly working environment. This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement wef 1st April 2026 which brings pay rates up to £13.45 per hour (scp 3). This supplement will be reviewed thereafter annually in April.  Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement. How to Apply Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button. Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 @ midday Shortlisting: Week beginning 12th October 2026 Interviews: Friday 16th October 2026 Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those: • aged under 25; • not in employment, education or training; • from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities; • ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.