Cleaner

The Forest School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: working 20 hours per week (43 weeks per year), Mon-Fri (3pm - 7pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £12,654.60 Annually (Actual Salary) £24,413 FTE, £12.65 hourly rate. Grade AB SCP 2,

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this Role

We have exciting opportunities for a Cleaner to join our Estates Team.This role will be working at one of our academies, The Forest School,Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0DQ

LOCATION:

This role will show a location of Barnsley, as that is where our central team are based, but this role will be based atThe Forest School,Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0DQ

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with Academies in Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

Purpose of the post

• We require efficient and effective individuals who can join our Estates Team to carry out a cleaning service
• You will be required to undertake safe working practices in line with Health and Safety standards.

If you require any support with your application please contact HR on 01226 720747 or emailhr@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

What the school offers its staff

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

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

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Forest School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• School size: 148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Forest School website
• Email address: l.marshall@wellspringacademies.org.uk
• Phone number: 0775650 4810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-forest-school-hg5-0dq

Arranging a visit to The Forest School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.marshall@wellspringacademies.org.uk.

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