Cleaning Assistant

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Academy St Edward’s in Barnsley is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to maintain high cleaning standards across the school premises. The role is permanent, part-time (20 hours per week) from Monday to Friday, 2.30pm to 6.30pm, term time only plus 23 days.

You will support the Premises Manager and contribute to a safe, clean learning environment. Experience in cleaning or site maintenance is preferred, and basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Cleaning or site maintenance experience.
• Experience in a cleaning role (paid or unpaid).

Responsibilities

• Carry out efficient cleaning of the building and site to a high standard.
• Support the Premises Manager in caring for the premises and its equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Job description

Cleaning Assistant | £12,865 | Trinity Academy St Edward’s

Trinity Academy St Edward’s

Cleaning Assistant

Permanent

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (2.30pm to 6.30pm)

Term Time Only (plus 23 days)

Actual salary: £12,865 per annum

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is proud to have transformed the life chances of thousands of pupils across its existing academies, and our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility run through all aspects of academy life. Our secondary schools consistently achieve academic results which place them in the top 10% of highest performing schools in the country and receive national and international recognition for the quality of their provision.

As a Trust we were excited to have been chosen by the Department for Education as their approved sponsor to open a new secondary school to support the increasing population of Barnsley. In September 2021 Trinity Academy St Edward’s opened its doors to a founding cohort of Year 7 students from across the town.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly team. In this role you will carry out efficient cleaning of the building and the site to a high standard. You will also support the Premises Manager in caring for the premises and its furniture, fittings and equipment, to ensure the physical environment of the premises and grounds is satisfactory for learning.

What we need from you?

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Cleaning or site maintenance experience.
• Experience in a cleaning role (paid or unpaid).

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• Range of benefits including reduced cost health cover and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Trinity Academy St Edward’s and Trinity Multi-Academy Trust will invest in you as a person and as a professional. We are committed to offering the best professional development opportunities and will look to support and invest in leadership development in our staff. We hold high regard to the wellbeing of our staff and will introduce and implement many exciting ways to support this. As a member of staff at Trinity Academy St Edward’s you will love your daily work and your time spent working with us because of the value we will place not only in your work, but in you as an individual and professional.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Interviews:

W/C Monday 16 th November 2026

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

As a Trust, we recognise the value of promoting wellbeing across all of our academies and so have developed our own Trinity Employee Wellbeing Charter. This document evidences our commitment to the wellbeing of all and provides examples of how being part of Trinity MAT not only improves your skills and experiences as a professional but will also boost your wellbeing.

Cleaning Assistant | £12,865 | Trinity Academy St Edward’s

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