Cleaner(based at The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG 0DQ )

Teaching Vacancies; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization based in Knaresborough is seeking a Cleaner to join their Estates Team. You will be responsible for providing efficient cleaning services while adhering to health and safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork and includes a commitment to supporting educational leaders. The organization values ongoing professional development and ensures high-quality training. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and customer-focused, eager to contribute positively to the team and the academy environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning services preferred.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an efficient and effective cleaning service for the academy.
• Adhere to safe working practices in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer-focused

Organised

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Self‑motivated, customer‑focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Committed to supporting the work of education leaders and passionate about learning.

About this Role

We have exciting opportunities for a Cleaner to join our Estates Team at The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG 0DQ. This role will be based at our academy, though the central team is located in Barnsley.

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing multi‑academy trust with academies in Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow, our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High‑quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed.

Purpose of the Post

• Carry out efficient and effective cleaning service for the academy.
• Adhere to safe working practices in line with health and safety standards.

Contact & Application Support

If you require any support with your application, please contact HR on 01226 720747 or email [e-mail]. For informal enquiries, contact Lisa Marshall, Trust Cleaning Manager, 07756504810 or [e-mail].

Safeguarding and Checks

We are 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, it is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to interview. Further pre‑employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, may be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.

Additional Requirements

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

Benefits for Staff

• Pension: cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Commitment to safeguarding.