Facilities Assistant- Cleaner (Springwell Leeds East LS14 6XR) at Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region
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GRADE A1 SCP 2, 15 hours per week, 43 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 3pm to 6pm
About this Role
About this Role
Join Our Team and Help Create a Safe, Clean Learning Environment
Wellspring Academy Trust is looking for a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly team. This is an important role where you’ll help ensure our schools remain clean, safe and welcoming places for children, staff and visitors.
If you take pride in your work, have a strong sense of responsibility, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
We currently have a role working 15 hours per week, 43 weeks per year based at Springwell Leeds East, LS14 6XR, working 3pm - 6pm Monday to Friday.
Successful applicants will work as part of a team to ensure a high level of customer service, and adhere to procedures such as; health and safety, COSHH and risk assessments.
As a Cleaner, you will carry out a full range of cleaning duties across teaching spaces, offices and communal areas, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:
Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas using appropriate equipment (mopping, sweeping, buffing, suction cleaning and machine scrubbing)
Cleaning internal surfaces including walls, windows, worktops and sanitary facilities
Emptying bins and removing waste safely
Carrying out specialist cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning, stain removal and descaling
Replenishing hygiene supplies (soap, hand towels, toilet rolls)
Conducting routine equipment safety checks and basic maintenance
Reporting damage, faults or concerns promptly
Locking and unlocking school premises and ensuring site security
Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
Can work independently and as part of a team
Has an awareness of health and safety practices
Is able to carry out physical tasks including lifting and climbing
Follows instructions carefully and works to high standards
Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
Is flexible and willing to undertake relevant training
Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Has previous cleaning experience (desirable, not essential — full training provided)
No formal qualifications are required — we value attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn.
Why Join Wellspring?
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
Contribute directly to a safe learning environment for young people
Access to relevant training and development opportunities
Work within an organisation that values equality, diversity and inclusion
If you are dependable, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to make a difference in an educational setting, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and become part of the Wellspring team.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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Contact Details
Lisa Marshall
07756504810
l.marshall@wellspringacademies.org.uk
Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Why would you like to work for Wellspring Academy Trust?
- In a few sentences, please detail your experience to date.
- Please describe an instance where you have used your own initiative.
- What is your understanding of health and safety for this role?
- Please describe an instance when you have worked as part of a team.
Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region would like all candidates to answer some screening questions before completing the application to support them with shortlisting. Here is a preview of the questions:
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- You will need to submit suitable documentation as proof of your right to work- can you provide this?
Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region
South Yorkshire
S70 2JW
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