Cleaning Assistant

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing package

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Job summary

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School in Wakefield is seeking a part‑time Cleaning Assistant to help keep our classrooms and spaces clean, safe and welcoming for pupils and staff.

The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 15:00–18:00 and Friday 14:30–17:30, with a permanent contract. Salary sits within the Ark Support Staff Grade 4, Scale Point Range 5‑6.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude with good communication with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain clean, hygienic classrooms and shared spaces across the school.
• Refill and replace cleaning consumables.
• Carry out basic record-keeping as directed.
• Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues.
• Ensure the school is a safe, inviting environment for everyone.

Job description

A rewarding role at the heart of our school

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (actual salary £10,371.00 - £10,536.00 per annum)

Grade: Ark Support Staff Grade 4, Scale Point Range 5-6

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 10:00,Friday 09 October 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane!

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Cleaning Assistant to help keep our school a safe, welcoming and hygienic place for our children, staff and visitors. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

1. Help maintain clean, hygienic classrooms and shared spaces across school
2. Refill and replace essential cleaning consumables
3. Carry out basic record-keeping as directed
4. Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues
5. Play a key role in ensuring our school is a safe, inviting environment for everyone

We’re looking for someone who:

1. Has a friendly, positive attitude and can communicate well with staff and pupils
2. Can work confidently both as part of a team and independently
3. Is hardworking, dependable and takes pride in keeping spaces clean
4. Ideally has experience in a similar cleaning role

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to make a real contribution to the heart of our school.

Hours & Contract

1. 15 hours per week
2. Monday - Thursday, 15:00 - 18:00, Friday 14:30 - 17:30
3. All year round
4. Permanent contract

About Halfpenny Lane Primary School

Halfpenny Lane Primary School is an ‘Outstanding’ school in the top 5% nationally for achievement. We offer a supportive, ambitious culture where staff are valued and developed. We provide excellent professional growth opportunities, with 88% of staff recommending us as a great place to work.

Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.

For further information about our school, please visit our website.

What we offer

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from including:

1. Generous Pension Scheme(LGPS)
2. Training and development opportunities
3. Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more)
4. Family-friendly policies
5. Cycle to Work scheme
6. Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers
7. Generous annual leave entitlement of26 days, plus statutory bank holidays

Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark

Further information

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below details

1. 01977 703270
2. [e-mail]

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.