Cleaner

ARK SCHOOLS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful children

supportive environment

Training and development

An inclusive community

Job summary

ARK SCHOOLS – Ark Tindal in Birmingham is seeking a flexible cleaning assistant to join our team, covering staff absence and providing additional support as needed. You will help keep the academy safe, inviting and hygienic to create a positive learning environment for staff and pupils.

We are proud of our top-performing primary status and offer a supportive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for professional development within Ark’s network of schools in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• As part of the cleaning team, you will play an integral role in the team responsible for ensuring the Academy is safe, inviting and positive, covering for staff absence or providing additional support when needed, on an ad hoc basis.
• You will ensure the school is kept clean and hygienic to provide a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff and students.

Job description

About The Role

Do you share our belief that every child deserves the best educational opportunities?

About the role:

As part of the cleaning team, you will play an integral role in the team responsible for ensuring the Academy is safe, inviting and positive, covering for staff absence or providing additional support when needed, on an ad hoc basis. You will ensure the school is kept clean and hygienic to provide a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff and students.

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing primary school nationally, receiving a top 10% badge in Employee Leadershipin the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

Benefits

• Wonderful children:behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, and pupils appreciate the opportunities they receive
• A supportive environment: join a friendly team that values collaboration and growth
• Training and development:access our strong programme for professional development
• An inclusive community: a school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being, as well as the academic curriculum.We are a two-form entry primary school and getting to know our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning.

Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously, recognise the importance of effective communication and do what we can to support our team.We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering, which enables us to work to our highest potential.

You will also be part of Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham working with regional teams, which offer additional guidance and support in aspects of the role.

Staff say that this is an exciting place to work where they are lucky to be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

'I have never been so well equipped in my role – CPD is taken seriously, and I have access to a broad range of training.’

Visitors say that our children are polite, hard-working, inquisitive and charming. The exemplary behaviour of pupils is often remarked upon.

Children tell us that they feel safe and happy and look forward to coming to school each day. Parents are grateful for the opportunities to get involved that help them to support their children.

Visit arkindalprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click thislink.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click thislink.