Facilities Assistant- Cleaner

Forest Moor School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join The Forest School (North Yorks) site in Knaresborough. This 20-hour per week role (43 weeks per year) supports keeping teaching spaces, offices and communal areas clean and safe for pupils and staff.

You will follow health and safety procedures, maintain confidentiality, and support safeguarding commitments while working as part of a friendly team. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and climbing.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.
• Cleaning experience is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices and communal areas using appropriate equipment.
• Clean internal surfaces including walls, windows, worktops and sanitary facilities.
• Empty bins and remove waste safely.
• Carry out specialist cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning and descaling.
• Replenish hygiene supplies (soap, hand towels, toilet rolls).
• Conduct routine equipment safety checks and basic maintenance.
• Report damage or concerns promptly.
• Lock/unlock school premises and support site security.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Willingness to train

Job description

Join Our Team and Help Create a Safe, Clean Learning Environment

Wellspring Academy Trust is looking for a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly team. This is an important role where you’ll help ensure our schools remain clean, safe and welcoming places for children, staff and visitors.

If you take pride in your work, have a strong sense of responsibility, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

We currently have a role working 20 hours per week, 43 weeks per year based at The Forest School (North Yorks)- Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ

Successful applicants will work as part of a team to ensure a high level of customer service, and adhere to procedures such as; health and safety, COSHH and risk assessments.

As a Cleaner, you will carry out a full range of cleaning duties across teaching spaces, offices and communal areas, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas using appropriate equipment (mopping, sweeping, buffing, suction cleaning and machine scrubbing)
• Cleaning internal surfaces including walls, windows, worktops and sanitary facilities
• Emptying bins and removing waste safely
• Carrying out specialist cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning, stain removal and descaling
• Replenishing hygiene supplies (soap, hand towels, toilet rolls)
• Conducting routine equipment safety checks and basic maintenance
• Reporting damage, faults or concerns promptly
• Locking and unlocking school premises and ensuring site security
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Has an awareness of health and safety practices
• Is able to carry out physical tasks including lifting and climbing
• Follows instructions carefully and works to high standards
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
• Is flexible and willing to undertake relevant training
• Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Has previous cleaning experience (desirable, not essential - full training provided)

No formal qualifications are required - we value attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Wellspring?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Contribute directly to a safe learning environment for young people
• Access to relevant training and development opportunities
• Work within an organisation that values equality, diversity and inclusion

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Safeguarding Statement

Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.