Cleaner

Meadsteadprimaryacademy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Firth Park Academy is seeking a reliable Cleaner to maintain school facilities. This part-time, permanent role offers £12.60 per hour with training provided. Join a vibrant school community committed to staffing excellence and education for children.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Healthcare and financial support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience cleaning large premises is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of cleaning supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness in school facilities.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements is a plus.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted on: 27/06/2025 – Application Deadline: 10/07/2025

Salary: NJC 2 or VLW (12.60 per hour) + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 15 per week (52 weeks per year)
Contract: Part time, permanent
Start date: ASAP

We're hiring a school Cleaner!

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable cleaner to join our team at Firth Park Academy.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Although you will work under the direction of the cleaning supervisors, you should be able to work both in a team and independently.
• Experience in cleaning large premises, such as familiarity with COSHH requirements, is desirable, although training will be given.

Please note this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, UK right to work is essential for this post.

The rate of pay is NJC Scale Point 2 or the UK Voluntary Living Wage of £12.60 per hour, whichever is higher.

About our school.

Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Cleaner

Firth Park Academy

Fircroft Avenue
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 2 or VLW (12.60 per hour) + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 15 per week (52 weeks per year)
Contract: Part time, permanent
Start date: ASAP

We're hiring a school Cleaner!

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable cleaner to join our team at Firth Park Academy.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Although you will work under the direction of the cleaning supervisors, you should be able to work both in a team and independently.
• Experience in cleaning large premises, such as familiarity with COSHH requirements, is desirable, although training will be given.

Please note this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, UK right to work is essential for this post.

The rate of pay is NJC Scale Point 2 or the UK Voluntary Living Wage of £12.60 per hour, whichever is higher.

About our school.

Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 9th July

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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