An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our facilities cleaning team, primarily based at Airedale Academy.

This role requires you to be committed, flexible and self-motivated.

You will:

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning support to the Academy, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
• Work individually and as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by your supervisor/line manager.
• Have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in accordance with specified rotas.

You will have:

• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.
• The willingness to take personal responsibility for the standard of work carried out.
• The ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
• The ability to use own initiative.

What can you expect from us?

As a valued colleague within our Trust you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration:  you will benefit from support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas, including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance.  At Castleford Trust, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us.  You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.  Throughout our local community, you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks.  We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages of their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage.  We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations of pupils and colleagues alike.
    

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Monday 18 May 2026 with interviews taking place shortly after.  

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.  

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.  

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.  

 All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration