Cleaning Assistant

Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 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: £6,922.30 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 SCP 3 £25,614 FTE (Actual Salary £6,922.30)

Cleaning Assistant job summary

10 hours per week | Whole-year contract
Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 8.00am

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Assistant to join our team and help us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, colleagues and visitors.

Working under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, you will work both as part of the wider cleaning team and independently to ensure our school buildings are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning surfaces, fixtures, fittings, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as required.
• Vacuuming and cleaning floors, including the use of a scrubber dryer where appropriate. Full training can be provided.
• Cleaning toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas to ensure high standards of hygiene are maintained.
• Collecting and disposing of waste safely and appropriately.
• Undertaking scheduled and deeper cleaning programmes during school closure periods and at other designated times.
• Following the Trust's safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a positive and dependable approach and is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, although appropriate training and support can be provided.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive Academy Trust and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. You do not need to have previous experience of working in education to apply.

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 Glasshoughton Infant Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glasshoughton Infant Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glasshoughton-infant-academy

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