Cleaning Assistant

Humber Education Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a Cleaning Assistant for Parkstone Primary School in Hull. The successful candidate will engage in classroom cleaning, maintain cleanliness of shared areas, and ensure washroom hygiene. The role requires previous cleaning experience, effective time management, and a strong work ethic. This permanent position offers 16.5 hours of work per week. If you take pride in maintaining a clean environment, apply now for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience or general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
• Excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning.
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Maintaining toilet/washroom cleanliness.

Skills

Previous experience in cleaning

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

PARKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL - CLEANING ASSISTANT

Grade & Scale point: 1, Scp 2. Salary: £24,413 Full time equivalent, £10,886 Actual salary. Hours of work: 16.5hrs/week, Mon 3.15pm – 6.45pm, Tues 3.15pm – 6.30pm, Weds, Thurs & Fri 2.45pm – 6.00pm. Contract: Permanent, All year. Start date: ASA following pre-employment checks.

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

We are looking to appoint an experienced Cleaning Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a demanding and physical role with a significant amount of time spent actively walking around the site.

Parkstone Primary School is proud to be a good school that puts children at the heart of all it does. We are a forward-thinking school and we promote a ‘can do’ attitude. We want the best for every child in our care and provide a safe, caring environment where children achieve highly in all aspects of school life.

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
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Site Facilities Officer

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL

• 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 organized 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our ETeach careers page to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School via Tel: [phone] or via email [e-mail]

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.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 5 January 2026. Interviews: TBC.