CURRENT VACANCIES
Cleaner
Required for June 2026
£12.85 per hour
8.75 hours per week over 5 days, before or after school, job share will be considered
Part-time, term time only (with optional overtime available during school holidays)
We are seeking to recruit a hardworking Cleaner to ensure our pupils and staff have a clean and hygienic environment to work, learn and play. Some cleaning will be required during the holidays with flexible hours.
You will need to be flexible, take pride in your work and be able to work collaboratively with other members of the school team but also able to work on your own initiative. The successful candidate will have a high level of attention-to-detail and will ideally have previous experience of working in a similar position.
Duties will include cleaning an allocated area and any additional cleaning duties as required by the school. Competitive salary plus pension and training provided. Full details can be found on the job description.
If you wish to apply, please complete an application form and email to vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Hawkedon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be DBS checked and need two references. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applications from under-represented groups.
Why Work at Hawkedon Primary School?
Hawkedon is a wonderful place to work. It is well resourced, has a supportive and friendly atmosphere and the most fantastic children.
Should you decide to work at the school, we will invest in you fully to ensure that you develop in whatever role you are in, and will provide you with an induction programme tailored to your needs.
If you are an Early Career Teacher, you will receive a comprehensive programme of support from UCL and a trained mentor, who will guide you through your first 2 years of teaching.
Hawkedon is a large school that has a staffing structure that allows for promotional opportunities. Many of the school's Heads of Year have progressed from class teacher roles and there are also opportunities for you to engage in further development such as National Professional Qualifications.
"Working at Hawkedon as an Early Careers Teacher has allowed me to thrive in a nurturing environment with a team of colleagues who value my opinion and support me with my journey of being a new teacher. Our Hawkedon family has given me the confidence in my abilities and fosters a culture of ambition. I have been very lucky to work at Hawkedon as my first school surrounded by friendly staff, children and parents and I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing how the rest of my journey here progresses." Hannah, ECT.
We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- communicating and promoting vacancies
- offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health
- condition, enabling them to stay in work
- at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
Hawkedon Primary School is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
