Cleaning Assistant at Oyster Park Primary Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 9,999,999,999; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, is seeking a committed and flexible cleaning assistant to join our facilities team. You will provide efficient cleaning support to the academy, helping maintain a safe, tidy building and surroundings.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, follow rotas, and take pride in a methodical, organised approach. Castleford Trust supports staff development and wellbeing with a positive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for the standard of work.
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning support to the Academy, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained to required standards.
• Work individually and as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks as directed by your supervisor/line manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in accordance with specified rotas.

Skills

Energy

Responsibility

Organisation

Initiative

Job description

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our facilities cleaningteam, primarily based at Oyster Park Primary Academy.

This role requires you to becommitted, flexible and self-motivated.

You will:

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning support to the Academy, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
• Work individually and as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by your supervisor/line manager.
• Have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in accordance with specified rotas.

You will have:

• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.
• The willingness to take personal responsibility for the standard of work carried out.
• The ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
• The ability to use own initiative.

What can you expect from us?

As a valued colleague within our Trust, youcan expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture ofcollaboration: you will benefit from exceptional supportfrom our executive leaders, leadership teams, and dedicated Trust specialistsacross key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion,governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at theheart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters tous. You will have access to our EmployeeAssistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community, you will beable to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, andeach year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our servicesto meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence forall: all the academieswithin the Trust have a strong purpose and seek to have a positive impact onthe communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any socialdisadvantage. We are deeply committed toour values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations andaspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing datefor Applications:Providingsuitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Thursday 15 October 2026 withinterviews taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026.

References:References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interviewusing the contact details you supply on your application.

EqualOpportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity forall staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age,disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy andmaternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomesapplications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.