Cleaner
Goldington Green Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible, in line with DBS clearance
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 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
- £7,519.00 Annually (Actual) £12.85 hourly (12.5 hours weekly)
Cleaner job summary
About HEART Academies Trust
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
What we offer
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Paid wellbeing day per year.
£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Employee assist programme.
Generous pension and a competitive salary.
Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
An excellent catering provision.
A commitment to environmental sustainability.
What we’re looking for
We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to join our school's cleaning staff. As a School Cleaner at Goldington Green Academy, you will have a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of our facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
Ensure that the school premises are clean and accessible and meet the agreed hygiene and cleaning standards.
Carry out allocated tasks in accordance with the cleaning schedules.
Undertake non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by the Site Manager / Cleaning Team Lead.
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is in a working condition and report any deficiencies to the Site Manager or Cleaning Team Lead.
Use cleaning materials appropriately and economically.
Ensure that cleaning cupboards/lockers are maintained in a tidy, clean and organised state.
Report the need for replenishment of cleaning materials as and when required.
Position Details
Term-time plus 2 weeks
Monday - Friday 15.30 - 18.00
We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date if a suitable candidate arises.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Goldington Green Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 581 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goldington Green Academy website
School location
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