Cleaner; Lead

Cleaner (Lead) – Lead Cleaner

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Address: Lift Firth Park, Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD

Salary: NJC 3‑4 £ 10,052 – £10,210 (£12.85 – £13.05 per hour) + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 15 per week (52 weeks per year)

Contract: Part time, permanent

Working hours: 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm per day (Monday to Friday)

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 5th August 2026

Interview date: 12th August 2026

Job type: Lead Cleaner

Job description: We’re looking for a friendly and reliable lead cleaner to join our team at Lift Firth Park. As a lead cleaner you will be responsible for ensuring all cleaning tasks in the school are completed daily, during times when the cleaning supervisor is not available.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Work independently and in a team; lead the team in the absence of the cleaning supervisor.
• Experience in cleaning large premises and familiarity with COSHH requirements is desirable; training will be provided.
• Physical role: complete manual and physical cleaning tasks, carry equipment and move light furniture such as chairs and tables to clean effectively.
• Commit to the stated weekly working hours.

Right to work: This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; a UK right to work is essential.

About our school: Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11–16, serving around 1,200 pupils with a diverse community. The academy is in a period of transformational change and offers opportunities for teachers and staff interested in inclusive education.

Who is Lift Schools? We’re a diverse and inclusive network of 59 schools committed to providing an excellent education to every child.

• Comprehensive training. Access to a wide range of developmental training.
• Generous benefits. Includes pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks. Discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Equal opportunities: Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. The selection process includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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