Cleaner

Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Sixth Form Colleges NJC 3 £12.83 per hour (Actual pro-rata salary for 10 hours/term- time: £6,373 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,759 per annum)

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 11 May 2026

About the Role

Priestley College is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our team as soon as possible. This part-time, permanent role offers flexible shifts, including mornings (6:30am–8:30am), daytime (11:00am–2:00pm), and afternoons (4:00pm–6:00pm). You will play a key role in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning Operations: Clean designated areas such as classrooms, science labs, computer suites, kitchen and dining areas, staff offices, toilets, and communal spaces to a high standard.

• Surface Care: Dust, polish, and disinfect surfaces, desks, tables, and chairs.

• Floor Maintenance: Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, with occasional use of floor buffing or carpet cleaning machinery.

• Waste Management: Empty bins and ensure waste is disposed of correctly.

• Sanitisation: Deep clean toilets, showers, and changing rooms, replenishing soap, toilet rolls, and hand towels.

• Scheduled Deep Cleaning: Undertake deep cleaning tasks during College holiday periods, including scrubbing and buffing floors, high-level cleaning, furniture sanitisation, and detailed cleaning of specialist areas.

• Health & Safety: Use and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations and follow accident prevention practices.

• Security: Ensure windows are closed and doors are locked after cleaning.

• Reporting: Notify the Estates Manager of any maintenance issues or hazards.

• Training: Participate in ongoing training programmes to maintain high standards and legal compliance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a cleaning role (commercial or domestic).

• Knowledge of basic health and safety practices and COSHH regulations.

• Ability to work independently and follow a checklist-driven cleaning programme.

• Physical ability to carry out tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing.

• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including during College events and holidays.

• Willingness to engage in mandatory training and apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Sixth Form Colleges Association Leadership terms & conditions of employment.

• Eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College.

• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation.  We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all