Cleaner in Blyth

Post: Cleaner

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 1, SCP 3-4, FTE salary £25,614.00 - £26,016.00, pro rata salary £9,362.62 - £9,509.56

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time (15 hours, 39 working weeks + 4 days, 46.885 paid weeks)

Base: The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in

Northern Education Trust is seeking a dedicated and thorough Cleaner to join our team. Working under the direct instruction of the Site staff and adhering to set procedures and guidelines, you will play a key role in ensuring designated areas of the academy are kept clean, hygienic, and safe to provide an optimal learning environment for our staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning Duties:

  • Vacuuming carpeted areas, sweeping hard floors, mopping, and buffing floors to required standards.

  • Wiping down surfaces, dusting, and cleaning academy walls.

  • Emptying bins, removing litter, graffiti, and chewing gum.

  • Thoroughly cleaning toilets, basins, and sinks.

• Materials & Supplies Management:

  • Ensuring correct cleaning products and materials are used in line with COSHH standards.

  • Monitoring stock levels and notifying the Site Manager when supplies are low.

• Health & Safety:

  • Ensuring cleaning materials are securely stored away from students and kept in clearly labelled containers.

  • Following health and safety guidelines and risk assessments (e.g. safe moving of furniture and proper use of mops/cloths).

  • Reporting potential hazards such as trailing wires or worn carpets to appropriate staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

• Awareness of COSHH and health & safety procedures in an educational setting.

• Ability to follow direct instructions and established procedures effectively.

• A proactive attitude towards maintaining a safe and tidy environment for children.

For full details of the role, please view the Job Description attached.

Northern Education Trust offers:

The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Midnight on 1st October 2026