Cleaner & Catering Assistant

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 January 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: £14,005.00 Annually (Actual) Dual Role 22.5 hours per week (Cleaner – All Year: Catering – Term Time + 5 days)

Cleaner & Catering Assistant job summary

Crofton Academy, a member of Castleford Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The team are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.

At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Castleford Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Cleaner/Catering Assistant

Dual Role 22.5 hours per week (Cleaner - All Year: Catering - Term Time + 5 days)

Grade 2/3 (Starting Salary £14,005)

You may have experience in the cleaning or catering industry or have previously worked in a school environment but most importantly, you will enjoy working as part of a team and have great attention to detail. Typically, this role will involve working in the afternoon, however during periods of school closure there may be the opportunity for cleaning to take place during the day.

The role includes:

• Cleaning all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate.
• Cleaning toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas.
• Cleaning equipment after use.
• Undertaking special cleaning programs during academy closure.
• Serve using the cashless till system, ensuring the area is kept clean at all times.
• Communicate effectively with staff and pupils at the school to ensure a quality service is maintained.
• Support the cleanliness and hygiene standards within the food hall and seating area.
• Adhere to the requirements of Level 2 award in Food safety and Hygiene at all times (training will be provided).
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with domestic and catering standards
• Collecting and disposing of waste in appropriate manner
• Cleaning and maintaining waste bins

The post holder will be responsible to the Cleaning Supervisor and Kitchen Manager. Please note the expected working hours for this post are 12:30 - 17:30 (with a 30 minute break each day).

Castleford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment. For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am Thursday 22nd January 2026. All applications forms should be submitted through the MyNewTerm Portal.

The Academy reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

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.

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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 Crofton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1059 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crofton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crofton-academy

Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

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