Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Charter Academy

Cleaner

Salary : Grade 1, Point 2 £ 24,413 per annum (£8,680 pro rata)

Working Pattern : Monday to Friday, 3 : 15pm – 6 : 00pm 13.75 hours per week, 43 weeks per year.

Flexibility required

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff? Charter Academy is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly and supportive team.

At Charter Academy, we believe that happy, supported staff create the best outcomes for students. Here’s why you’ll love working with us :

• We have been recognised and awarded for being in the top 10% nationally for our commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workloads, because your health and happiness matter.
• Staff are treated equally, with their contributions recognised and celebrated.
• Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, we offer training and development opportunities tailored to everyone.
• We offer flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
• You’ll work in a well-equipped environment that helps you do your job efficiently and comfortably.
• Our leadership team is approachable and transparent, ensuring you’re always informed and involved.
• Join a school that celebrates diversity and works closely with families and the wider community to make a real difference.
• Free parking onsite
• Free refreshments

• Cleaning and maintaining designated areas including classrooms, corridors, toilets, and communal spaces.
• Using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials to ensure hygiene and safety.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and hand sanitiser.
• Reporting hazards and ensuring safe working practices.
• Working independently and as part of a team to meet high cleanliness standards.

• Has basic knowledge of health and safety in a school environment.
• Has the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties including lifting, bending, and standing.
• Has a positive attitude and pride in a job well done.
• Has a willingness to undertake training and adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude.

Is energetic, caring and flexible

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email Laura Simmonds.

Closing Date : 8am Thursday 8 January 2026

Interviews : 12 January 2026

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.