At a Glance
- Tasks: Help keep our school clean and welcoming for everyone.
- Company: Join the outstanding team at Halfpenny Lane School.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, wellbeing perks, and professional development.
- Other info: 15 hours per week, permanent contract with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive school environment.
- Qualifications: Friendly attitude, teamwork skills, and cleaning experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 £ per year.
A rewarding role at the heart of our school. Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School! We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Cleaning Assistant to help keep our school a safe, welcoming and hygienic place for our children, staff and visitors. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Help maintain clean, hygienic classrooms and shared spaces across school
- Refill and replace essential cleaning consumables
- Carry out basic record‑keeping as directed
- Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues
- Play a key role in ensuring our school is a safe, inviting environment for everyone
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a friendly, positive attitude and can communicate well with staff and pupils
- Can work confidently both as part of a team and independently
- Is hardworking, dependable and takes pride in keeping spaces clean
- Ideally has experience in a similar cleaning role
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to make a real contribution to the heart of our school.
Details:
- 15 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- All year round
- Permanent contract
About Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School:
At Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School, we don’t just strive for excellence - we live it every day. Recently judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’, our school is ranked in the top 5% nationally for pupil achievement. But what truly sets us apart is our culture: a supportive, ambitious environment where staff feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.
What we offer:
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more)
- Family-friendly policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers
- Generous annual leave entitlement (starting from 26 days, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in our ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust:
Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School is part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently recognised as one of the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction. We’re excited about our upcoming partnership with Ark Schools, creating even more opportunities for staff across both trusts.
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