Cleaning Operative - 10hrs

Academy Transformation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 6,300 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on major brands

Job summary

Westbourne Academy is seeking a Cleaning Operative to undertake daily cleaning and sanitisation of the building, ensuring Health & Safety compliance at all times. The role offers term-time only work plus 2 weeks, totaling 41 weeks per year, at 10 hours per week, with NJC Point 3 pay.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated cleaning team and support from the Catering Supervisor, contributing to a safe and clean learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in a team.
• Health & Safety compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of the building.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times.
• Work with Catering Supervisor and team.
• Maintain cleanliness with basic cleaning methods.

Skills

Cleaning basics

Equipment handling

Teamwork

Initiative

Literacy & numeracy

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Health & safety training

Job description

Cleaning Operative

• NJC Point 3
• £6,259 actual per annum (£25,614 FTE)
• Term time only + 2 (41 weeks per year), 10 hours per week

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Westbourne Academy are looking for a Cleaning Operative who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.

About you:-

We are looking for an individual to undertake the day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of the building and facilities, ensuring Health & Safety compliance at all times. The successful candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have previous experience in a similar environment with basic cleaning methods and the use of equipment. You will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. We are keen to secure a positive Cleaning Operative who can make a telling contribution to our team. The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive cleaning team and the appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a Catering Supervisor.

About us: -

Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach.

We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

What’s in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

Closing date

Monday 23 November 2026

Interview date

To be confirmed

Westbourne Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person – able to take a rightful place in the community of educated people and to join what Robert Maynard Hutchins called “the Great Conversation.” An ATT education stresses history, the scientific mode of thinking, the disciplined use of language, a wide-ranging knowledge of the arts and religion, and the continuity of human enterprise. We aspire for everyone, regardless of their starting point, to leave us capable, competent, and confident.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.