12.5 hours per week (all year round) 3:30pm – 6:00pm or 4:00pm – 6:30pm               

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic cleaners to ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and other facilities across the Academy.  You may have experience in the cleaning industry or have previously worked in a school environment but most importantly, you will enjoy working with people and have great attention to detail.

The role is to provide high quality service to individuals using the school’s facilities, and to ensure the site facilities are appropriately clean by the end of each day. Typically, this role will involve working later during the day, however during periods of school closure there may be the opportunity for day cleaning services also. If you feel you can bring something special to our school, we want to hear from you now!

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

We expect our cleaners to be a hands on, can do individuals with great people skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have some previous experience of cleaning.

Crofton Academy, a member of Castleford 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. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The team are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.

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 please compete an online application form or collect an application form from reception at Crofton Academy. 

The closing date for fully completed applications is 4pm on Monday 9th March 2026.