Cleaning Operative

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is looking for a part-time Cleaning Operative to maintain a clean and safe environment at City Academy Bristol. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cleaning methods, good organisational and prioritisation skills. This role offers generous leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. The position is term time only with hours from 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Access to a generous pension

Generous annual leave

Well-being support

Health benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding and following processes and procedures is essential.
• A keen interest in working in an education environment is beneficial.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of cleaning ensuring a safe environment.
• Clean after the academy hours from 4pm to 7pm.

Skills

Knowledge of basic cleaning methods

Good organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Actual Annual Salary: £8,439 - £8,615 (based on hours worked)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,310 - £24,819 (CLF Grade Ai) based on 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 inset days

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4.00pm - 7.00pm. Term time only

Your opportunity to assist in the provision of a high standard of cleaning, ensuring the academy is a clean and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol. We are a diverse multi-academy trust with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and/or individually to provide a high standard of cleaning, ensuring a clean and safe environment for the academy.
• Clean after the academy has closed for the day, starting at 4pm and finishing at 7pm.

Qualifications / About you

• Knowledge of the use of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and materials.
• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• A keen interest in working within an education-based environment and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self-evaluation, and awareness.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About City Academy

City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community. We are well-positioned and connected to developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.

Why work at CLF?

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We encourage applications from global majority groups and wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We aim to remove barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and more.

Recruitment timeline

• Closing Date: 8 October 2025 @ 11.59pm
• Interviews: Date to be confirmed

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored for this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high level of interest. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.