Cleaning Operative
Sutton Community Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 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
- £5,764.00 - £5,764.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Point 3
Cleaning Operative job summary
Cleaning Operative
- NJC Salary Scale Point 3
- £5,764 Actual salary per annum
- £24,795 FTE salary per annum
- 10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
- Commencing: As soon as possible
Be part of something life changing.
For our students and for you.
We are looking to appoint a Cleaning Operative to join our team. If you are interested in working with young people and would like to help them as they prepare for their future working lives, we would like to hear from you.
About the role:
We are looking for an individual to undertake the day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of the building and facilities, ensuring Health & Safety compliance at all times. The successful candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have previous experience in a similar environment with basic cleaning methods and the use of equipment. You will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team.
We are keen to secure a positive Cleaning Operative who can make a telling contribution to our team. The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive cleaning team and the appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a Cleaning Supervisor and strong SLT.
About us:
Following its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2026, Sutton Community Academy continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering a high-quality education at the heart of its community. Inspectors recognised the academy’s ambitious leadership, inclusive culture and unwavering focus on ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. The report highlights the positive relationships between staff and students, the strong culture of safeguarding, and the high expectations that underpin behaviour and learning across the academy.
Sutton Community Academy is proud of its nurturing and aspirational environment, where students benefit from a broad curriculum, effective pastoral support and a wide range of personal development opportunities. Ofsted acknowledged the academy’s continued improvement journey, noting the dedication of staff and leaders in creating a school where pupils feel safe, respected and motivated to achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy that is transforming lives and making a meaningful difference to its local community.
About Academy Transformation Trust:
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
In Return:
If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative Academy with incredible potential and you can look forward to:
- An amazing people development offer through our ATT Institute providing you with continuous self-development.
- A comprehensive package of benefits via our Viv-Up staff benefits platform. You will enjoy a generous pension scheme, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance program.
- The chance to progress your career
We are an open school and proud of what we do - visits are welcome.
For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.
Sutton Community Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026, 9:00am
Interview date: To be confirmed
This vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if suitable applications are received, therefore, it is advised to apply early.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sutton Community Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 796 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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