Cleaning Assistant

Wakefield Council; Ossett; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cleaning Assistant at Ossett Academy, where your role is pivotal in creating a clean and welcoming environment for students. This part-time position offers 32.5 hours per week, providing a great work-life balance while contributing to the well-being of young people. Enjoy benefits like access to an Employee Benefits Portal, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and enjoy working with children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Portal & App

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Payment of Local Living Wage

Free on-site parking

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills required for interaction with pupils.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the established Cleaning Team at Ossett Academy.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in school facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job title Cleaning Assistant Job reference 242905 Date posted 17/04/2025 Application closing date 02/05/2025 Location Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Rd, Ossett WF5 0DG Salary £12.26 per hour Package 32.5 hours per week Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Cleaning, School, School Support Attachments brochure.pdf Job description

Ossett Academy are seeking to appoint a Cleaning Assistant to support our established Cleaning Team. It is essential for the successful candidate to have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with young people as all roles at the trust involve interaction with our pupils.

The position is temporary, working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 3.00pm with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.

Benefits of working as a Cleaning Assistant at the Accord Multi Academy Trust:

• Access to an Employee Benefits Portal & App including local and national discounts.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Healthcare Cash Plans.
• 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.
• Payment of Local Living Wage.
• Free, on-site parking at every site.
• Dedicated site office.
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme);

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit packageWorking For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position please [e-mail] or call on01924 921213.

Closing Date: Friday 02 May 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 05 May 2025

Application forms are available fromhttps://accordmat.org/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to [e-mail] .

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

We are 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 at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. 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.

The Accord 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. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.