Cleaner – Part time at Landau Forte Academy Greenacres

We have job vacancies for a Cleaner to start as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and welcoming Academy.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust was established in 1989 and now operates 6 Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands.

We are now seeking to employ a committed team player for our Cleaning/Site Team at Landau Forte Academy Greenacres, Amington, Tamworth.

The successful applicant will assist in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness.

Key information

·       Hours: 12.5 hours a week – 5 days a week usually 6.00am-8.30am.  Mainly term time but other hours are included and will be arranged with the Supervisor.

·       Contract: Permanent post

·       Start date: September 2026

·       Salary:  Competitive

·       Closing date: 9am Thursday 27 August 2026

·       A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·       Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·       Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pensions Scheme (TPS)

Knowledge/Skills

·       Excellent at managing own time and priorities.

·       Personable with a friendly disposition.

·       Willing to lend a hand, but make sure the job is done well.

·       Trained or experienced in cleaning roles.

·       Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

·       Ability to relate well to children and to adults.

·       Have a flexible approach to work.

·       Demonstrate the understanding and ability to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.

·       Maintenance of a clean and hygienic appearance.

Behavioural Attributes

·       Customer focused.

·       Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.

·       Takes responsibility and accountability.

·       Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.

·       Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.

·       Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.

·       Communicates effectively.

·       Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.

·       Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.

Duties for this role will include (but are not limited to):-

Key areas/key tasks/main duties

·       Cleaning of equipment and facilities, including scheduled deep cleaning in Academy holidays.

·       Cleaning of spaces for learning.

·       Undertake such duties as may be considered appropriate by the Site Manager in line with the needs of the service.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. 

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth Snowdome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.

·         Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

·         Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

·         Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

1.   Complete the application form online - visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk