Cleaner

Orchard Primary Academy; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Flexi days

Free annual flu jab

Cycle to work

Free will writing service

Personal development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Orchard Primary Academy in Dewsbury is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our friendly campus. You will be responsible for cleaning classrooms and offices, polishing surfaces, and tidying toilet areas, with a focus on safety and thoroughness.

Full training will be provided, and you’ll work as part of a supportive team under the Site Manager’s guidance. We value a positive, can-do attitude, reliability, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player.
• Previous cleaning experience encouraged but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms and offices including surfaces, toilets, and common areas.
• Report maintenance issues to the Site Manager.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Experience in cleaning

Manual handling

Job description

Join Our Team as a Flexible and Enthusiastic Cleaner

Cleaning of classrooms and offices e.g. hovering, polishing, wiping of surfaces

Cleaning of toilet areas and communal spaces.

Reporting of maintenance issues to the Site Manager

What We're Looking For:

• Aflexible and enthusiasticapproach to work
• Goodinterpersonal skillsand a team player attitude
• Previous experience in thecleaning industryis a bonus but not essential (full training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Willingness to undertakemanual handling tasks safelyusing the correct equipment

Why Orchard?

We're not just a school - we're a community. Backed by South Pennine Academies, we're a vibrant and unique place to work, filled with heart, ambition, and a whole lot of energy! Over the last three years, we've been on an incredible journey of improvement - and we're only just getting started.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham - working together to help every child thrive!

What You'll Bring:

• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude
• A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model

What You'll Get in Return:

We believe happy staff = happy students. That's why we offer:

• Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
• Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.
• Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
• Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!
• Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.
• Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
• Supportive Leadership - you'll never feel like just a number here.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.