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Ref no:
DGA13069
Published:
11/03/2026
Closes:
26/03/2026
Location:
St Joseph's College, Craigs Road, Dumfries, DG1 4UU
Salary:
£8,835.76 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
15 hours per week

Advert

School Cleaner (15/5226)

St Joseph’s College

£8,835.76

 

 

You will be required to work 15 hours per week, 39 weeks

 

Join our award-winning school cleaning   

 

We’re proud of our award-winning service, recognised with:

*  ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2022

*  APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023

*  Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024

* ASSIST – FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2025

 

We’re looking for a Cleaner to join our friendly, supportive team at St Joseph’s College This role is ideal if you are looking for term-time, family-friendly hours in a job where your work is valued and appreciated.

 

About the role

 

You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. No previous experience is required - full training will be provided.

 

Your duties will include:

* Cleaning classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and shared areas

* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

* Supporting service improvements through our “Find it Clean, Keep it Clean” ethos

* Working independently with support from the wider team

 

Working hours

 

15 hours per week

6am - 9am Monday to Friday

39 weeks per year

 

What we offer

*Term-time working with school holidays

(you will be expected to attend pre-arranged deep clean dates throughout the year)

*Full training and a Personal Training Plan

*Uniform provided

*Career progression opportunities

*Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)

*Access to Viv-up, our wellbeing discounts platform with over 800 offers

*Cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and wellbeing champions

 

What we’re looking for

*A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail

*Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused

*Able to work independently and as part of a team

*Good communication skills are essential

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

 

 

 

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Important information

 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children , under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

 

Our commitment to equality

 

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those underrepresented in our organisation.

 

Paper applications call 01387 260406

 

 

The job activities listed are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended consistent with the job purpose.

 

Contact Details: Michelle Caven

Email: Michelle.Caven@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact: 07917092569

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