Cleaner at Crofton Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CA/01555

Location

High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£8,247.64 Annually (Actual)
Cleaner – All Year Round 12.5 hours per week

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

You may have experience in the cleaning industry or have previously worked in a school environment but most importantly, you will enjoy working as part of a team and have great attention to detail. Typically, this role will involve working in the afternoon, however during periods of school closure there may be the opportunity for cleaning to take place during the day.

The role includes:

Cleaning all surfaces, fixtures and fittings
Cleaning floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate
Cleaning toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas
Cleaning equipment after use
Undertaking special cleaning programmes during academy closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises
Collecting and disposing of waste in appropriate manner
Cleaning and maintaining waste bins

The post holder will be responsible to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Please note the expected working hours for this post are 12.5 hours per week 3:30pm – 6:00pm or 4:00pm – 6:30pm.

Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behavior, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.

Please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at kim.hinchcliffe@croftonacademy.org.uk or on 01924 862985 if you have any questions about the role. If you are interested in applying for this role and do not have access to apply via MyNewTerm please collect an application form from reception at Crofton Academy.

The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.

Our cleaners work all year round, however have the opportunity in the school holidays to work earlier/condensed shift patterns. All staff receive 26 days paid holiday plus statutory holidays.

The Academy reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date.