Cleaning Operative

Academy Transformation Trust; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Cleaning Operative to ensure the cleanliness and safety of its facilities. The role requires a good level of literacy and numeracy, as well as previous experience in a similar environment. Candidates will work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy is essential.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and within a team.
• Experience in a similar environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of facilities.
• Ensure health & safety compliance at all times.
• Contribute positively to the cleaning team.

Skills

Good level of literacy

Good level of numeracy

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Previous cleaning experience

Job description

Overview

• NJC Point 2 (actual Salary £5,499)
• Required: As soon as possible
• Term time only, 10 hours per week

The Dukeries Academy (TDA) and Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) are committed to developing ‘Our People’. We aspire to attract, retain, and develop leaders and staff who contribute to an exceptional workplace.

Our Mission is to transform lives by inspiring excellence and maximising opportunities for all, supporting every student to achieve the qualifications they need to progress confidently to the next stage of learning, training, or employment. We also develop the skills and character traits that enable students to become positive change makers in their own and others’ lives. We live our values of integrity, ambition, and resilience, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome all applications and are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a Cleaning Operative to undertake the day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of the building and facilities, ensuring health & safety compliance at all times. To succeed, you will have a good level of literacy and numeracy and the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. Previous experience in a similar environment, basic cleaning methods and the use of equipment is essential. We are keen to secure a positive Cleaning Operative who can make a telling contribution to our team.

Benefits

Fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Application Process

As a valued member of our support team, you will play an important part in taking TDA from Good to Great, and you will contribute to Transforming Lives in our Academy and across our Trust’s twenty-one schools.

For further information or to arrange a visit please see our application pack.

Closing date: 09.00am, Monday 06 October 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Contract and Safeguarding

The Dukeries Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. The Dukeries Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS and online checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are open to Flexible Working and Disability Confident Employer status. We are a strong advocate for Diversity and Inclusion.