14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 October 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    12 October 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

£25,583 - £25,989 FTE (actual salary £10,371 - £10,536 per annum)

Cleaning Assistant job summary

A rewarding role at the heart of our school 

 

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at The King's School!

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Cleaning Assistant to help keep our school a safe, welcoming and hygienic place for our children, staff and visitors. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

  • Help maintain clean, hygienic classrooms and shared spaces across school 
  • Refill and replace essential cleaning consumables 
  • Carry out basic record‑keeping as directed 
  • Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues 
  • Play a key role in ensuring our school is a safe, inviting environment for everyone 
  • We’re looking for someone who: 

  • Has a friendly, positive attitude and can communicate well with staff and pupils 
  • Can work confidently both as part of a team and independently 
  • Is hardworking, dependable and takes pride in keeping spaces clean 
  • Ideally has experience in a similar cleaning role 
  • This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to make a real contribution to the heart of our school. 

    Hours & Contract 

  • 15 hours per week 
  • Monday - Thursday, 15:00 - 18:00, Friday 14:30 - 17:30 
  • All year round 
  • Permanent contract
  • How to apply 

    To apply, complete an application form via our website. 

    About The King’s School 

    The King’s School is a warm, supportive and hardworking place to be, where students are respectful, friendly and a pleasure to work around. While we’re proud of our strong academic reputation, we’re just as proud of the positive, caring atmosphere that runs throughout the school. 

    Our staff describe The King’s School as a workplace where people look out for one another and where every role makes a real difference. Our recent staff survey reflects a strong sense of teamwork, trust and appreciation across the whole school community. 

    If you’re looking to join a friendly, supportive school community where every member of staff is valued, The King’s School is a fantastic place to work. 

    For more information, please visit our website. 

    What we offer 

    Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from including: 

  • Generous Pension Scheme   
  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more) 
  • Family-friendly policies 
  • Cycle to Work scheme 
  • Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers 
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, plus statutory bank holidays
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    Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark  

     

    Further information 

    If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below details 

  • 01977 601701 
  •  recruitment@arkkingsschool.org.uk 
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    Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.  

    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

    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

    Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

    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 Ark The King's School

    Organisation type
    Academy, ages 11 to 16
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    Size
    1041 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 16
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report

    The King's School is one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire and has a reputation for high standards and excellence. Currently, it is the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance. We are incredibly proud of our place in the community and our reputation for being more than just a secondary school. While we are deeply rooted in our tradition, we are ambitious and future focused for our young people.


    Ofsted


    The King’s School was inspected in October 2022 and was rated 'Good' in all areas.


    2025 Edurio Staff Survey


    At The King’s School, the Edurio staff survey results were encouraging. Here’s what some staff had to say…

    “I genuinely love working at King’s!”

     “My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.”


    Further Information


    Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.


    If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role… 

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