Cleaning Assistant

Highlands Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Primary School is seeking a reliable Cleaning Assistant to join our team. Under the direction of the Site Manager you will carry out cleaning duties across classrooms and shared areas to ensure a clean, hygienic environment for students and staff.

The role offers morning shifts from 6:00 to 8:30, permanent all-year contract and training. Previous cleaning experience is helpful; COSHH knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or knowledge of cleaning methods.
• Ability to manage time to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently or in a small team.
• Excellent communication with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning.
• Mop floors and vacuum carpeted areas.
• Damp wipe furniture, fixtures and fittings, empty bins.
• Maintain toilet/washroom cleanliness, including PPE.
• Liaise with Site Manager for larger seasonal projects.
• Undertake Health & Safety training.
• Report site issues to Senior Site Facilities Officer/Chargehand Cleaner.

Skills

Reliability

Time management

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Job description

CLEANING ASSISTANT
HIGHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 1/2, SCP 3
Salary: £25,614 FTE, £8,653 Actual Salary (12.5hrs), £13.28/hour
Hours of work: 12.5 hrs/week, Monday – Friday 6.00am – 8.30am
Contract: Permanent, All year round
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

Would you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe?

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our cleaning team. Under the direction of the Site Manager, you will be required to undertake duties in accordance with cleaning schedules, ensuring the provision of clean and hygienic facilities for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person who is reliable and hardworking.

Highlands Primary School is a large primary school situated on North Bransholme. Part of Humber Education Trust, the school is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and continually strives to improve further. We offer a happy, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be.

Applications are invited from experienced cleaners, although full training will be provided. A knowledge of COSHH and school experience would be advantageous but are not essential.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins
• Maintaining toilet / washroom cleanliness, including cleaning bodily fluids (PPE provided)
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Senior Site Facilities Officer/Chargehand Cleaner

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Be organised and show initiative
• Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and the community
• Take pride in a job well done

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 5 October 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley, HR Administrator, at Highlands Primary School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.