Cleaning Operative

The City Academy Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support and training

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

City Academy Bristol is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain high standards across the academy. You will clean learning spaces, communal areas and facilities, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Role involves using cleaning equipment safely, following COSHH guidance and working both independently and within a team to deliver a reliable cleaning service.

Qualifications

• Ideally has previous cleaning experience, particularly in a school or educational environment, but this is not essential.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures and COSHH guidance.
• Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and dispose of waste to a high standard.
• Replenish consumables and maintain clean and well-presented spaces.
• Follow procedures and instructions and maintain health and safety at all times.

Skills

Basic cleaning skills

Health and safety awareness

COSHH awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

As a Cleaning Operative at City Academy Bristol, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the academy. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure that learning spaces, communal areas, and facilities are clean, safe, and well-presented for students, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly contribute to creating a positive environment that supports learning and well-being. You will be responsible for cleaning designated areas to a high standard, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waste disposal, and replenishing consumables. You'll use cleaning equipment and products safely and effectively, following health and safety procedures and COSHH guidance. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will help maintain an efficient cleaning service while responding flexibly to the changing needs of the academy.

You will:

• Be committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
• Have knowledge of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and materials.
• Be able to follow processes, procedures, and instructions accurately and consistently.
• Understand the importance of health and safety and be able to work in accordance with COSHH guidelines and academy procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, students, visitors, and external contractors when required.
• Take pride in delivering high standards of work and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Be reliable, flexible, and adaptable in responding to both routine tasks and ad hoc requirements.
• Be committed to inclusion, equality of opportunity, and supporting the academy's positive culture and values.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ideally have previous cleaning experience, particularly within a school or educational environment, although this is not essential.

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 a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol. Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Benefits

• 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 a range of 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 generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!