Cleaning Assistant

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  28 July 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: £10,052.00 - £10,210.00 pro rata (£24,796.00 - £25,185.00 FTE) per annum

Cleaning Assistant job summary

A rewarding role at the heart of our school 

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane J, I & N 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 - Friday

All year round 

Permanent contract 

How to apply 

To apply, complete an application form via our website.  

About Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School  

At Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School, we don’t just strive for excellence - we live it every day. Recently judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’, our school is ranked in the top 5% nationally for pupil achievement. But what truly sets us apart is our culture: a supportive, ambitious environment where staff feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.   

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust, one of the top-performing trusts in the country, we offer fantastic opportunities for professional growth. 88% of our staff recommend us as a great place to work, and 98% would recommend our school to parents - a testament to our positive, collaborative ethos.  

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want to work in a school where your contribution is celebrated, Halfpenny Lane is the place for you.  

For further information about our school, 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: 

West Yorkshire Pension Fund 

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 (starting from 26 days, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)  

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in our ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School is part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently recognised as one of the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction (Edurio 2025). We’re excited about our upcoming partnership with Ark Schools, creating even more opportunities for staff across both trusts.  Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger. 

Further information 

01977 7232146

recruitment@patrust.org.uk

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 Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halfpenny-lane-junior-infant-and-nursery-school

Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School is a larger than average two form entry primary school. The school ethos is based on a mantra of ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’. We have a positive culture in place throughout school and high expectations for children’s learning, their behaviour and personal presentation. The staff at Halfpenny Lane are naturally ambitious and strive to ensure that all children are provided with every opportunity to maximise their undoubted potential.

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