Cleaner

Brambles Primary Academy; Huddersfield; 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 Scheme

Free Will Writing Service

Personal Development

Supportive Leadership

Job summary

Brambles Primary Academy in Huddersfield is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our Premises team. You will clean classrooms and offices, maintain toilet areas and communal spaces, and report maintenance issues to the Site Manager.

A flexible and enthusiastic approach, good interpersonal skills, and teamwork are essential. Prior cleaning experience is a bonus but not essential, as full training is provided; you will undertake manual handling tasks safely using the correct equipment.

Qualifications

• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus but not essential; full training provided.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks safely using the correct equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of classrooms and offices (hovering, polishing, wiping surfaces).
• Cleaning of toilet areas and communal spaces.
• Reporting of maintenance issues to the Site Manager.

Skills

Flexible approach

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

Join Our Team as a Flexible and Enthusiastic Cleaner

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Cleaner to work alongside and support our experienced Premises team of staff. If you enjoy hands-on work, have a good eye for maintenance, and would like to make a positive impact on the education of our young people, as part of a friendly, supportive team — this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

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:

• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player attitude

• Previous experience in the cleaning industry is a bonus but not essential (full training will be provided for the right candidate)

• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks safely using the correct equipment

Why Brambles?

Brambles is truly a unique and special place, filled with warmth, diversity, and a strong sense of community. Proudly serving a vibrant, multi-cultural population, we’re located just a stone’s throw from Huddersfield town centre — right at the heart of the local area.

We are a two-form entry primary school, welcoming children aged 4 to 11. At Brambles, every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to be the very best they can be. We believe in building strong foundations for lifelong learning in an environment that’s nurturing, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Brambles is a fantastic school, proudly set in a modern, purpose-built building designed to inspire learning at every turn. We’re incredibly lucky to have state-of-the-art facilities that bring our rich, stimulating curriculum to life — giving every child the chance to explore, grow, and thrive.

From our Forest School and Immersion Room to our spacious indoor halls, dance studio, cooking room, and amazing outdoor areas, everything at Brambles is designed with children’s curiosity and creativity in mind.

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!

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.