Job Description

We are seeking to appoint two conscientious and diligent Cleaners to undertake general cleaning duties within our Junior School.

Job information

Salary: 12.21 per hour

Hours of work: Up to 12.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only

Location: West Avenue, Gosforth

Benefits:

Employer pension contribution Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme
Newcastle School for Boys is an independent day school located in the heart of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. From September 2026, we begin a new and exciting chapter, becoming The Newcastle School and welcoming girls into our community for the first time; building on the legacy of Newcastle School for Boys. Our school offers a unique through-school education from Early Years to Sixth Form, ensuring a seamless academic journey for every pupil, every step of the way.

From September 2026, we will welcome girls into the Junior School and Sixth Form with the rest of the Senior School to follow in September 2027.

Full details of the role's responsibilities can be found in the job description.

To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on hr@newcastleschool.co.uk.

How to apply

Applicants should complete and return our application form: Application form

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 February 2026 however we reserve the right to close earlier than this date where a high volume of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

This role amounts to regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates as part of the interview process.

For further information, please contact:?hr@newcastleschool.co.uk

A full job description and application form are available on the school website?

www.newcastleschool.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Application question(s):

Please submit all applications via our website: https://tinyurl.com/3d3hh9wh
Work Location: In person