Cleaning Operatives

University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly Pay Award Pending - April 2026

Cleaning Operatives job summary

CLEANING OPERATIVE - QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust)

QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. The Trust was established in 2014 and since then we have improved the 5 schools which are all ‘Good’. We also have our Nursery settings with before and after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of Secondary and Sixth Form education.

We are seeking dedicated and hardworking Cleaning Operatives (various roles) to work at the University Collegiate School, Bolton, BL3 5AG.

In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking cleaning duties of classrooms and allocated areas under the direction of Senior Premises staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and other designated areas to a high standard.
• Replenishing general supplies such as soap, paper towels, and cleaning materials.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or concerns to the Premises/Site Manager.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Understand COSHH

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a cleaning operative would be advantageous
• Ability to work at pace, independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and tidy environment
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands

Why Join QUEST?

• Wellness Day - An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness. A day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work
• Family Friendly Policies
• Comprehensive CPD opportunities
• Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme
• See our Employee Benefits brochure for further details

If you have a passion for cleaning and creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join our dedicated team at QUEST Academy Trust.

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 University Collegiate School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 604 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Collegiate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-collegiate-school

Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!

Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.

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