Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 5 January 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025

Contract Type: Temporary

until 3 July 2026

Salary: FCLW 24,740.74 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: Various Hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Location: Kirkcaldy

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement or CV which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy

. If possible, please indicate which post you are interested in.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement or CV, your application may not be progressed

. Please upload your Supporting Statement or CV at the section marked 'upload resume'

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More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of cleaners in Schools within the Kirkcaldy area

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We currently have several temporary vacancies Monday to Friday on a 40-week contract.

Windmill Community Campus

7.5 hours per week - 1 post Monday to Friday 1:00pm to 2:30pm, 40-week contract. Temporary for 1 year

Kirkcaldy High School

20 hours per week - 1 post, Monday to Thursday 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Friday 2:30pm to 6:30pm, 40-week contract. Temporary until 3 July 2026

Dysart Primary School

20 hours per week - 1 post, (Monday to Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm, 40-week contract. Temporary until 3 July 2026

You will earn a competitive salary of

24,740.74 pro-rata

and have access to a range of benefits, including:


We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of 13.18 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. Pay is annualised for 40-week contracts ( equal instalments every 4 week pay period) Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland) Generous holiday allowance Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail. Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car. This work is about ensuring pupils and staff can return to a clean and safe environment every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference. No previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Brenda.Walker

@fife.gov.uk