Cleaner

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 February 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: £8,247.64 Annually (Actual) Cleaner – All Year Round 12.5 hours per week

Cleaner job summary

You may have experience in the cleaning 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 and fittings
• Cleaning floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate
• Cleaning toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas
• Cleaning equipment after use
• Undertaking special cleaning programmes during academy closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises
• Collecting and disposing of waste in appropriate manner
• Cleaning and maintaining waste bins

The post holder will be responsible to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Please note the expected working hours for this post are 12.5 hours per week 3:30pm - 6:00pm or 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

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 behavior, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.

Please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at kim.hinchcliffe@croftonacademy.org.uk or on 01924 862985 if you have any questions about the role. If you are interested in applying for this role and do not have access to apply via MyNewTerm please collect an application form from reception at Crofton Academy.

The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.

Our cleaners work all year round, however have the opportunity in the school holidays to work earlier/condensed shift patterns. All staff receive 26 days paid holiday plus statutory holidays.

The Academy reserves the right to interview suitable applicants 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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