Post: Cleaner
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 1, SCP 3 – 4 (£25,614.00 – £26,016.00 FTE) Pro rata salary £8,323.57 - £8,454.20
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, 13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 2.30pm – 5.15pm) 38 weeks plus 3 days (paid weeks 45.942)
Base: Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
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 fourteen Local Authority regions.
Do you take pride in a job well done? We are looking for a reliable team player to help keep our Academy sparkling clean for our students and staff.
You will be working with our site team to clean classrooms, corridors, and facilities. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and ensuring all areas are hygienic and safe.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Is safety-conscious (aware of how to use cleaning chemicals safely).
- Is happy to work in a school environment and follow our safeguarding policies.
Why join us?
- Consistent hours.
- A friendly and supportive site team.
- Detailed training provided on procedures and equipment.
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
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
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.
In order to apply for this position, please visit https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/203333?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Andrea Thompson, Business Manager at a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026
Cleaner (Secondary) in Hartlepool employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
