Morning Cleaner

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is hiring a cleaner to join the site team, delivering a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The role covers 10 hours per week from 7am to 9am, with 15 additional hours in the summer holiday period.

Hours can be negotiated with the Cleaning Supervisor and may extend into other holidays or busy term-time periods. The academy values its CARE culture and is committed to high standards, teamwork, and positive community spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facilities work preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain academy areas to high standards.
• Follow cleaning schedules and report issues.
• Work within allocated hours including summer period.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, we are seeking to appoint a cleaner to join our site team in ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient cleaning service across the academy, working 10 hours per week, 7am - 9am daily. 15 hours are to be undertaken during the summer holiday period (e.g. 3 x days at 5 hours) and the rest worked in other holiday periods, or during term time to cover busy times. These hours will be arranged in negotiation with the Cleaning Supervisor.

Our success to date is due to the fact that we live and breathe our CARE values of Courage, Ambition, Respect and Excellence. These values help to determine our strong culture and create a climate in which every member of the school community is able to develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve.

Colleagues enjoy working here as we prioritise and build a sense of belonging. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere around the academy, with high standards set for all aspects of academy life.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 24th September 2026