12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 27

  • Closing date

    22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£25,615.00 - £26,017.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £9,650 - £9,801

Cleaner (Fixed Term Contract) job summary

Cleaner (Maternity Cover)

Hatfield Primary Academy
Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) until 17th December 27
Closing Date: 22nd November

About Hatfield Primary Academy

Hatfield Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community, where children are encouraged to be ambitious, confident and successful learners. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement, ensuring the very best opportunities for both pupils and staff.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an important role within the academy, helping to ensure our pupils and staff enjoy a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment every day.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
  • Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned to a high standard.
  • Follow cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
  • Safely use cleaning equipment and materials.
  • Report any maintenance, safety or site concerns to the appropriate staff member.
  • Assist in maintaining a hygienic, safe and pleasant environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
  • Support the academy's commitment to health, safety and safeguarding.
What We Are Looking For
  • A reliable, punctual and hardworking individual.
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • The ability to work independently and effectively manage time and workload.
  • A positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?

At Hatfield Primary Academy, you'll be part of a supportive team that values every contribution. Your work will play a vital role in creating an environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

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.

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About Hatfield Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
344 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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Hatfield Academy is a larger than average-sized primary academy situated in the North of Sheffield with over 400 children on roll from Year 1 to Year 6.

The curriculum at Hatfield Academy is designed with our whole community at the very heart. Our pupils will develop reading, writing and mathematical skills alongside first hand experiences that will inspire them to be successful members of society. The HATTERS attributes underpin our curriculum to ensure when our pupils leave Hatfield Academy they will be articulate, confident and thoughtful members of the local community.

It is a vibrant and exciting Academy that is on a journey to achieving excellence in all areas. We make a promise to every child, that we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are successful at our Academy. We have extremely high expectations and aspirations for our pupils, which promotes a culture of excellence in all we do.

Together we believe we will improve children’s life chances by creating a culture of resilience, aspiration and determination. We are committed to taking children on an inspirational journey of educational excellence, developing global citizenship and securing their passport to a career of their choice.

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