Cleaning Assistant

Sherburn High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2025

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

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: £8,936.00 - £8,936.00 Annually (Actual) TTO plus 3 weeks

Cleaning Assistant job summary

Cleaning Assistant

14.5 hours per week Term time plus 3 weeks

Grade A/B: Point 2 (£8,936)

Required from October 2025

We require a cleaner to join the site team at Sherburn High School on a permanent basis.

Duties to include general cleaning are: vacuuming, mopping, buffing, moving rubbish, dusting, cleaning of toilets, classrooms, etc. Experience in cleaning is not essential, as full training will be given.

This role will be Monday to Friday. Monday - Thursday (15.00pm -18.00pm) Friday (15.00pm - 17.30pm)

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school if further information is required. Please contact Matthew Wilson by email on matthew.wilson@shs.starmat.uk

Closing date: 9.00am 22nd September 2025

Interviews to be held on: 26th September 2025

Sherburn High School is a friendly, top performing and innovative school set in an attractive position in the North Yorkshire rural village of Sherburn in Elmet, which is only 10 minutes from the A1(M) hence making it easily and quickly accessible from Leeds, York, Doncaster, Bradford, Pontefract and the surrounding areas.

Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. We also conduct online searches on all of our shortlisted candidates.

Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit.

Sherburn High school is part of The Yorkshire Learning Trust strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.

Unlock Your Potential and Thrive with YLT! We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. Enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust(YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.

If you require assistance in applying for this position, please contact us on 01977 687969

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 Sherburn High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 915 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sherburn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherburn-high-school

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