Cleaner

Orchard Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £6,922.70 Annually (Actual)

Cleaner job summary

Join Our Team as a Flexible and Enthusiastic Cleaner

     Cleaning of classrooms and offices e.g. hovering, polishing, wiping of surfaces 

     Cleaning of toilet areas and communal spaces.

     Reporting of maintenance issues to the Site Manager  

👷‍♂️ What We’re Looking For:

• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player attitude

• Previous experience in the cleaning industry is a bonus but not essential (full training will be provided for the right candidate)

• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks safely using the correct equipment

  💫 Why Orchard?

  We’re not just a school — we’re a community. Backed by South Pennine Academies, we’re a vibrant and unique place to work, filled with heart, ambition, and a whole lot of energy! Over the last three years, we’ve been on an incredible journey of improvement — and we’re only just getting started.

  South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

  🌈 What You’ll Bring:

  • Great communication skills and a team-player mindset 🤝

  • Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude 🎈

  • A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model 💬

  🎁 What You’ll Get in Return:

  We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:

  • 💖 Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!

  • 💼 Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.

  • 🌴 Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.

  • 💉 Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.

  • 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!

  • 📝 Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.

  • 🚀 Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.

  • 🤗 Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.

  If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Orchard family. We can't wait to meet you! 🍎

  Apply today — and help us grow something amazing. 🌱

  What will be actual pay? Use the calculator below to work out your take home pay!

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  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Orchard Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Orchard Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-primary-academy

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