Cleaner

The Forest School; Calcutt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forest School is hiring a part-time Cleaner to help us maintain a clean and safe learning environment at The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough.

Working hours are 20 per week during term time (3pm–7pm Monday to Thursday, 3pm–6pm Friday). Training provided; DBS checks required; no CV needed. Join our friendly Wellspring Academy Trust team committed to pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking individual.
• Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting, movement).
• Team player who can also work independently and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, offices and washrooms clean and tidy.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and empty bins daily.
• Sanitise washrooms and restock hygiene supplies.
• Use cleaning equipment safely; training provided.
• Occasional deep cleans during school holidays.
• Secure site by locking/unlocking facilities.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Team player

Follow instructions

Job description

Join Our Team and Help Create a Safe, Clean Learning Environment

Role: Cleaner

Hours: 20 hours per week (43 weeks per year) working Monday to Thursday (3pm to 7pm), Friday (3pm to 6pm)

Pay: £12.85 hourly rate

Location: The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ

Employer: Wellspring Academy Trust

Looking for a rewarding role where your positive attitude and pride in your work matter more than a CV full of experience? Join our supportive team at The Forest School and help us keep our learning environment clean, safe and welcoming for young people!

Why Apply?

• No Experience Needed: Full training is provided from day one.
• No Qualifications Required: We value reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic above paper qualifications.
• Great Benefits & Support: Access ongoing training, work within a supportive team and directly contribute to your local community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working as part of a friendly team, you will keep classrooms, offices and washrooms fresh and tidy.
• Carrying out everyday cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins.
• Sanitising washrooms and keeping hygiene supplies (soap, paper towels) fully stocked.
• Using cleaning equipment and products safely (we will teach you all the Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines).
• Carrying out occasional deep cleans during school holiday periods.
• Helping lock or unlock the site and keeping the school premises secure.

What We Are Looking For

• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done.
• Someone comfortable doing physical work (lifting, carrying and active movement).
• A great team player who can also work well independently and follow instructions.
• Someone committed to creating a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Closing date for applications is: 9am, Monday 24 August 2026

Interviews will be virtual

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.