Cleaning Assistant

Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust; Horbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

26 days + bank holidays leave

SmartTech/Technology scheme

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Place Partnership is seeking a Cleaning Assistant at Horbury Academy to join an established cleaning team. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports teaching and student wellbeing.

The role is Monday to Friday, 3.15pm to 6.00pm, with Band B pay at £13.28 per hour. The successful candidate will work under the Cleaning Supervisor, handling equipment, routine resources and basic records while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety across the academy

Qualifications

• Willing to develop and maintain a strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
• Able to work independently, while contributing to the cleaning team.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover staff absences.
• Committed to high personal and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, classrooms, corridors, changing rooms and toilet facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Prepare routine resources and materials and keep basic records as directed.
• Support the Cleaning Supervisor and the wider team as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Flexible shifts

Job description

Location: Horbury Academy

Salary: Band B, £13.28 Per Hour

Contract: Various Shifts Available, Full Year

Start date: To Start As Soon As Possible

About The Role

Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint a dedicated and reliable Cleaning Assistant to support our established Cleaning Team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a positive environment that supports teaching, learning, and the wellbeing of all members of the Academy community.

The postholder will work under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are consistently achieved throughout the school premises. Duties will include maintaining cleanliness of equipment, classrooms, corridors, changing rooms, toilet facilities and other designated areas. The role also involves operating equipment safely and effectively, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of routine resources and materials, and undertaking basic record keeping as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.

The working pattern for the roles is Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 6.00pm.

About You

• An excellent role model, consistently demonstrating high personal and professional standards.
• Willing to develop and maintain a strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Able to work independently, while also contributing effectively as part of the cleaning team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to provide cover for staff absences and support the wider team as required.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 at 09.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 23 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.