Vacancies

About the Post

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is hardworking, enthusiastic and keen to join our excellent team as soon as possible.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 3pm – 6.20pm

About our School

At Twynham Primary School, we recognise that each child is different and we pride ourselves on ensuring that we teach children from their starting points.  Laying the foundations for future learning is important to us, and each child at Twynham Primary School will have a very clear understanding of their learning skills, applying them in all areas of learning both academic and social.

We are a member of Twynham Learning - an exciting multi-academy trust of ambitious infant, junior and secondary schools serving the local community. Its aim is to offer this generation of children, young people and those involved in their education the very best leadership, teaching and learning, professional development and support services.

Who we are looking for

• A cleaning professional who is willing to undertake cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities.
• To have responsibility for the deployment of the school's cleaning staff (under the direction of the School Business Manager).
• To take responsibility for locking up the premises at the end of the cleaning shift.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• By working at our school, you will be making a positive contribution to our local community
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a forward-thinking multi-academy trust

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are able to work with limited supervision to an established work pattern
• Are able to observe health and safety requirements
• Are able to ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required
• Can maintain good working relationships with other school staff
• Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Emma Barton on 01202 026065 or email us at emma.barton@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday 19 September 2025 at 8am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.