Cleaner at Bedford Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BA/72330

Location

Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£8,377.00 Annually (Actual)
£12.85 hourly, 12.5 hours weekly

Closing Date

11:59pm, 4th Jan 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible, in line with DBS clearance

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

· Paid wellbeing day per year

· £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

· Employee assist programme.

· Generous pension and a competitive salary.

· Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

· Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

· An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

· A commitment to environmental sustainability.

What we’re looking for

The role is perfect for a keen and motivated cleaner, looking for evening work during the week and to become part of a positive community within HEART Academies Trust.

The main duties include:

Ensure that the Academy buildings and site are clean and accessible and meet the agreed hygiene and cleaning standards.
Carry out allocated tasks in accordance with the cleaning schedules.
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is in a working condition and report any deficiencies to a Maintenance Assistant or Cleaning Team Lead.
Ensure that cleaning cupboards are maintained in a tidy and organised state.
Ensure that the correct colour coded cleaning equipment is used for allocated tasks.
Report the need for replenishment of cleaning materials as and when required.
Perform regular stock takes on all cleaning materials and cleaning equipment as requested.

Position Details

The hours of work are 15:15-17:45 Monday to Friday all year round, however flexibility for a later start time is possible and can be discussed pre-interview.

If this role is of interest, please apply!