Coventry City Council
Evening Cleaner - Sowe Valley Primary School
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Evening Cleaner - Sowe Valley Primary School
Evening Cleaner – Required 1st September 2026
Sowe Valley Primary School is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and caring School Cleaner to join our dedicated team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our children, staff, and visitors. As an Evening Cleaner, you will:
- Take pride in ensuring classrooms, communal areas, and facilities are cleaned to a high standard.
- Contribute to creating a positive environment where children can belong, believe, and become the very best version of themselves.
- Work as part of our friendly site team, following school cleaning schedules and health & safety procedures.
- Uphold the school’s core values: Resilience, Responsibility, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Reflection, Risk-taking, and Relating.
Working Conditions
- Working Hours: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday), term time only.
- Contract: Likely adopt a flexible or hourly basis (exact details to confirm with school).
- Location: Sowe Valley Primary School, Coventry.
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What We Can Offer
- A welcoming, supportive, and friendly team
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
- A positive and respectful working environment
- The opportunity to make a valued contribution to our school community
Requirements
Applicants are expected to:
- Have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
- Possess a caring approach towards school, staff, and pupils
- Apply/discuss flexibility where required during term breaks/school events
Essential DBS/Sa(-)feguarding Requirements (Mandatory)
- The successfully appointed candidate must undergo:
- Enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- All relevant safeguarding harm prevention training.
- Proof of two satisfactory references.
- An online employment check (as per Keeping Children Safe in Education - KCSIE recommendations, introduced from 1 September 2022).
** Application Details**
- Application Method: Completed application should be returned to admin@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk via email.
- Closing Date: 9 am, Thursday 16 June 2026 (strict cut-off).
- Important Note: Visits to support the school are strongly recommended (can be arranged via 02476 456063 or admin@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk).
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Our Commitment to Diverse Workforce Diversity Consultation
Applicants are encouraged from men and minority ethnic backgrounds, as our data shows these groups are underrepresented.
The school is also happy to support applicants with protected characteristics shared under the UK’s Equality Act 2010.
Useful Links/Support
- Need help completing your application form?
- Email: jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk
- Visit The Job Shop (contact details via Job Shop website if needed).
Attachments Blank Application Form Cleaner.docx Cleaner JD and PS.pdf Equal Opportunities Form.doc (This document may be available for download upon direct request to the school office.)
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