Cleaning Assistant

CLEANING ASSISTANT
CAMBRIDGE PARK ACADEMY

Grade:                            1
Salary:                          £23,656 FTE, £6393.51 Actual Salary, £12.26 per hour
Hours of work:            10 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract:                      All year round, permanent
Start date:                    ASAP following pre-employment checks

Would you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe?

Cambridge Park Academy is a student first school where staff are dedicated to the education and care of all its students. The Academy is swiftly developing to meet the ongoing change of population and a steady intake of students with more complex needs, mainly with Autistic Spectrum Condition and language and communication difficulties.

We are looking to recruit a permanent position to work as part of a committed team who are driven in delivering a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness across the Academy. Your role will be to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the school building by providing an efficient and effective cleaning service. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning

• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas

• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins

• Maintaining toilet / washroom cleanliness

• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects

• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods

• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.

• Be organised and show initiative

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team.

• Take pride in a job well done

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our S2S Support Leaders and Peers network.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete an application form and submit via Eteach. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications:  8am, Tuesday 6 May 2025 (Extended)
Interview date:                                                 w/c 12 May 2025 (Extended)

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Sue Bates, PA to the Principal, at The Cambridge Park Academy.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.