Premises Cleaner - Woodlands Academy

Are you passionate about creating a safe, high-quality environment where children can thrive? Woodlands Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a Premises Cleaner to join our inclusive and nurturing family.

At Woodlands Academy, we believe that everyone belongs. Our Principal, Becky Wright, leads with a philosophy of unconditional positive regard, where safeguarding and high-quality, inclusive education are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a "warm hug" of an environment—and that starts with a school site that is safe, clean, and welcoming for every child and staff member.

Woodlands is a school where we celebrate the individual. You will be part of a supportive network that values kindness, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring our facilities remain a benchmark of excellence for our community.

The role:

• Location:       Woodlands Academy, Grimsby

• Contract:       Permanent          

• Salary Scale:               Scale 1a, point 3 (£24,796 FTE)

• Pro Rata Salary       £10,052

• Closing Date:               Midday Friday 12th June

• Interviews will be held:     Monday 22nd June

• Start Date:       As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain High Standards: Use professional domestic and industrial equipment to clean floors, windows, and work surfaces to a specified quality.

• Ensure Safety & Hygiene: Replenish essential supplies and strictly follow Health and Safety requirements to protect our school community.

• Care for our Site: Perform routine equipment checks, manage waste removal, and report any maintenance issues or vandalism promptly.

• Support our Pupils: Monitor student conduct and intervene when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all visitors and staff.

If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:

• Are committed, adaptable, reliable and hard-working, with a professional manner and understand that a smooth-running school depends on a consistent team.

• Are patient and deeply caring, and believe in unconditional positive regard.

• Are able to demonstrate the creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team.

• Would be an effective team player, willing to be fully involved in the life of the school.

• Have an eye for detail and takes pride in leaving every room spotless.

• Have a positive attitude and are happy to be part of a community-focused environment.

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards, academically and pastorally

• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.

• A vibrant learning environment – for our children, community and staff.

• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the wellbeing of all staff

• A wealth of professional support and development

At Woodlands Academy, we invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities. We value our staff and the benefits we offer include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;

• Employee Assistance Programme;

• Cycle to Work Scheme;

• A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;

• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;

• A vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;

• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

• Free annual flu vaccinations

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do

• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge

• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same

• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities

• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with

• compassion and empathy

• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS. 

We truly believe that once you visit Woodlands Academy, a part of our incredible school stays with you. We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 500900

wlaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com