Afterschool Cleaner

Eteach; Leicester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Brook Mead Academy is seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to join its founding team. This part-time position involves maintaining cleanliness in a supportive environment. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, contributing to a positive educational experience at Leicester’s latest secondary school.

Benefits

Employee support via VIVUP

Opportunities for professional growth

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the school environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
• Dedication to enhancing the learning environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment.
• Support the cleaning team in a new state-of-the-art building.
• Prioritize staff wellbeing and manageable workloads.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Commitment to safety

Job description

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.

School Cleaner

LG Band 1

Hours: 16 hours per week, Mon to Fri

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of primary and secondary schools based in Leicester and Leicestershire. We aim to Make A Positive Difference in the lives of our students. Brook Mead Academy is our newest school, following the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. It builds on the outstanding provision at Rushey Mead Academy, which consistently exceeds national averages and ranks in the top 5% of schools nationally.

We believe education can transform lives. At Brook Mead, we are Building Better Futures Together! Our staff and pupils work together to excel and secure bright futures, focusing on high academic achievement and personal development.

We value access to powerful knowledge for every child, equipping them with skills and understanding for lifelong benefit. We seek a team of Cleaners committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment at all times.

• This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team in a new school moving to a state-of-the-art building in 2025.

• Our school was judged outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024.

• Staff wellbeing is prioritized, with attention to manageable workloads.

• As part of TMET, you will collaborate with colleagues across our schools, including Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Kibworth Mead, and Orchard Mead.

• All staff benefit from employee support via VIVUP.

• We are a friendly, supportive, and sociable team.

• Opportunities for professional growth are available through structured conversations throughout the year.

Join us to help build better futures!

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 9am

Interviews: Jun/Jul 2025

Start Date: August 2025

Salary: LG Band 1 (Starting at £9,650 per year)

Hours: 16 hours per week

Supporting documents: Application Pack including job description and person specification for School Cleaner, Brook Mead Academy

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.