At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform general cleaning duties including dusting, mopping, and polishing floors.
- Company: Harrogate High School is part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, known for its commitment to education.
- Benefits: Enjoy an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Other info: Position is part-time, 16 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe learning environment.
- Qualifications: Reliability and enthusiasm are essential; experience in cleaning is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Harrogate High School, Harrogate, UK
Education Phases: Secondary
Job Roles: Other Support
Working Patterns: Part-Time
Application Deadline: Friday, 10th July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Harrogate High School is a vibrant and ambitious 11-16 secondary academy. Everyone who plays a part in life at Harrogate High School is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of the community. We are proud to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.
Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?
We are a mission‑driven Multi‑Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Hours of Work: 16 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our Facilities team and support the school and Hub where necessary in ensuring the environment is safe, clean, hygienic and compliant for all within allocated timescales.
Duties will include (but not exhaustive):
- General dusting of furniture, fixings and fittings
- Dust control mopping/sweeping of floors
- Cleaning and polishing floors using electrical buffing machine, carpet shampooer
- Damp/wet mopping of floors
- Polishing furniture, cleaning internal glass
- Cleaning of sanitary fittings and toilet areas
- To use cleaning materials as instructed
- Specialist cleaning (e.g. stripping & sealing of floors)
- Emptying of waste paper bins
- Wiping surfaces, fixtures and fittings & paintwork
- Store cleaning equipment and products safely and securely
- To fulfil the necessary administrative tasks associated with the responsibilities of the post.
Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
- A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high‑street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Cleaner in Harrogate employer: Voyage Education Partnership
Harrogate High School, located in Harrogate, UK, is committed to providing a safe and hygienic environment for students. As part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, employees benefit from a supportive community and various employee perks, including discounts through Vivup.
Contact Details:
Voyage Education Partnership Recruitment Team
