CLEANING ASSISTANT (20 HOURS)

The GORSE Academies Trust; Morley; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Morley Academy is seeking a committed Cleaning Assistant to help maintain a safe, clean and well‑maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for cleanliness across all areas, using correct equipment and materials in accordance with health and safety guidance.

The role supports a safe learning environment and contributes to high standards of hygiene within the school grounds and facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely handle hazardous cleaning materials in line with health and safety guidance.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels per Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all areas of the academy in line with health and safety guidance.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in line with health and safety guidance.

Skills

Hazardous cleaning materials handling

Teamwork

Reading safety labels

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

The Morley Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and hard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across all areas of the school, using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials in line with health and safety guidance.

The Potential Applicant Will Have

• The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

What We Offer You

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About Us

At The Morley Academy we are privileged to work and learn in what is not only an Outstanding and World Class school but one which is also the founding academy of The GORSE Academies Trust. We achieve this through providing all students, but particularly those who have the most challenging and complex backgrounds, with a rigorous and academic education which challenges them, not only academically, but also in terms of their place in society. We believe that this will prepare them for life not only in Britain, but across the world. If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.morley.leeds.sch.uk/about-us/