Cleaner

Thrumpton Primary Academy, Retford, DN22 7AQ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 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: £5,829.46 Annually (Actual)

Cleaner job summary

Thrumpton Primary Academy and Bracken lane Primary Academy are looking for a Cleaner the 10 hours will be equally split over the two schools to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Thrumpton Primary Academy?

Thrumpton Primary Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026 and was judged to be at the ‘expected standard’ in all categories of inspection.

Ofsted noted that ‘there are very strong and positive relationships between staff and pupils’ and praised how the ‘pupils treat each other with kindness and respect.’

The academy was commended for being ‘tenacious in seeking solutions to the challenges that pupils and their families face’ while continuing to ‘ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of each group of pupils.’

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Thrumpton Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice and support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rowena Ward

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

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

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 Thrumpton Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thrumpton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thrumpton-primary-academy

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