Cleaning Assistant

Castleford Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Castleford Academy is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join our school team. The role involves cleaning all surfaces, floors and sanitary areas to the required standards and supporting the smooth running of the school environment.

Hours are 13.75 per week, typically 3:00pm to 5:45pm, Monday to Friday, with an actual salary of £9,214 (£24,796 FTE). The academy offers wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development within the Castleford Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning to hygiene standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings as required.
• Clean floors using hoover and buffer (training provided).
• Clean toilets, changing rooms and sanitary areas; dispose of rubbish properly.
• Undertake specific cleaning programmes during school closures.
• Follow all health and safety and safeguarding policies at all times.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Job description

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Cleaning Assistant

Grade 3 SCP 3

13.75 hours - Whole year

Hours- 3.00pm-5.45pm Monday- Friday

Actual Salary £9,214 (£24,796 FTE)

We are looking for cleaners who can work both within the existing team and independently to provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.

Your role will include but is not limited to:

Cleaning all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate.

Cleaning floors using both hoover and buffer (training can be provided).

Cleaning toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas and dispose of rubbish in appropriate manner.

Undertaking specific cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises.

Complying with Child Protection and Health and Safety Policies at all times.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all appointments to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.