Key Role Information

Salary
£NJC Band 1, SCP 3, £25,614 per annum pro rata, £13.28 per hour (Actual salary, £6,922.70 per annum)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/11/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale | SCP3 - SCP3
Department
Facilities
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
10.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Cleaning Operative

Permanent, Part Time, Whole Year, 10 hours per week

Working 6.00am – 8.00am OR 3.15pm – 5.15pm

NJC Band 1, SCP 3, £25,614 per annum pro rata, £13.28 per hour (Actual salary, £6,922.70 per annum)


We have a vacancy to join to our cleaning team at our Mowden Schools. Previous experience of this role is not essential as training will be provided. 


 We are looking for someone who is 

  1. enthusiastic, professional and reliable 
  2. a good team member 
  3. motivated to provide a clean, tidy and safe environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. 


Please note that we have a morning or afternoon shift available. 


For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk .  Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies.


If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk  


Closing Date: Midday, Monday 2nd November 2026                 

Qualifications

COSHHdesirable

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of working with a range of people essential
Previous cleaning experience in either industrial or contract setting
Knowledge of Health and Safety practices at work
Awareness of child protection issues

Personal Attributes

Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining disciplineessential
Ability and commitment to understand and comply with school and Trust policies and procedureessential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to workessential

Relevant Skills

Good verbal communication skillsessential
Ability to maintain high standard level of cleaningessential

Special Requirements

Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people essential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with childrenessential

Mowden Infant School

Mrs A Taylor

business@mowden.nalp.org.uk

c/o Vane Terrace

Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7AU

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.