Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

   VACANCY

 Cleaner

Required: ASAP

Fixed Term contract until July 2026

              Salary: Grade 1 SCP 2 (£12.65 per hour)

Hours:  10 hours per week over five days Monday to Friday (16.00pm – 18.00pm). Term time only plus 6 weeks during school holidays for deep cleans.

                   Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Reilly

The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School are looking to recruit additional cleaning staff to join our existing team. Successful candidates must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be flexible to meet the operational needs of our school.

We are looking for someone who:

•           Takes pride in their work

•           Is reliable and trustworthy

•           Hardworking with attention to detail

•           Flexible around working hours

In return we can offer you:

•           Training

•           Excellent terms and conditions of service

•           Supportive working environment 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Further details including job description and application form are available from the school website, www.oakwoodavenue.co.uk or by request to jparry@onecommunitytrust.co.uk FAO Jenny Parry. Completed application forms can be handed in or emailed to school.

VACANCY

Maintenance Officer

37 hours a week – all year round

Permanent term contract – start date: ASAP

Grade 5, SCP 8-14, (£26,824 -£29,540 ) pro-rata

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Reilly

The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School wish to appoint a committed, proactive, highly motivated and responsible person to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient running of the site including site security, maintenance, completion of relevant paperwork and maintaining outside areas.

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent. School holiday hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher.

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to enhanced DBS clearance

Salary: WBC Grade 5, SCP 8-14, (£28,624 - £29,540) pro-rata

Governors seek an individual who can:

• work as part of a team
• communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors
• demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Manage their time effectively, ensuring key tasks and priorities are carried out as required and to a compliant standard.
• Ensure the school and its grounds are always safe and secure for our children and staff.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• A developing and exciting environment
• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance and health and safety (Previous experience would be desirable but not essential).

Further details are available from the school website or by request to Mrs Annie O’Brien, School Business Manager (oakwoodbusiness@onecommunitytrust.co.uk). Completed application forms may be emailed to this address.

A walk around has been arranged for any potential candidates who would like to view our school. This will take place at 15.30 on Monday 15^th December 2025. To book a place please call the school office on 01925 635565.

• Closing date and Shortlisting: Friday 9^th January 2026 (12.00 noon)
• Interviews: Monday 12^th January 2026

Oakwood Avenue and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is not available for job share.