Cleaning Assistant

Required ASAP

Cleaning Assistant

A1 £22,366

Contract: 37 Hours per week - All Year Round

The Bruntcliffe Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness and standards throughout the academy building. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.

The ideal applicant will have:

·      The ability to use toxic materials in the process of general cleaning.

·      The ability to work constructively as part of a team.

·      Adequate reading skills (for Health and Safety reasons), as will be required to read labels on bottles containing chemicals.

What we can offer you:       

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a government pension scheme.

·      A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

·      Specsavers scheme

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy stands proudly as one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 13% of schools nationally in 2019. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2523225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.  

Closing date:              Friday 3 May 2024, 9.00am

Interview date:           w/c 6 May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.