Cleaner

North East Combined Authority; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Road Academy in Sunderland is seeking two cleaners to join the school’s cleaning team. The posts are 52 weeks per year, with one role at 25 hours per week and the other at 15 hours per week.

Salary is £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata, with the posts operating under the Iris Learning Trust safeguarding commitments and Local Academy Councillors. The role requires a team player with high standards and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Academy cleaning team to support cleaning requirements of the school.

Job description

Valley Road Academy, Corporation Road, Sunderland, SR2 8PL, 0191 500 2999

Vacancy for – 2 x Cleaners

Grade 2 Scale Points 3-4

£25,614 - £26,016 Pro Rata,

52 weeks per year

1x 25 hours per week

1x 15 hours per week

Required from ASAP

The Local Academy Councillors and Head Teacher at Valley Road Academy are seeking to appoint a Cleaner. You will work as part of the Academy cleaning services team at Valley Road Academy to support with cleaning requirements of the school.

Valley Road Academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust with Teesville Academy and Highfield Academy.

This is a highly valued and responsible position requiring a team player who has high standards, shows initiative and is capable of problem solving.

IRIS Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list. In line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

You will also need to complete a criminal records self-declaration form when attending interview.

If you are shortlisted you will be required to bring photo ID along to interview.

Closing Date for applications Thursday 24th September 2026

Short listing Friday 25th September 2026

Interviews Tuesday 29th September 2026