Facilities Assistant -Cleaning (based at The Forest School, North Yorks) in Knaresborough

As a Cleaner, you will carry out a full range of cleaning duties across teaching spaces, offices and communal areas, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas using appropriate equipment (mopping, sweeping, buffing, suction cleaning and machine scrubbing).
• Cleaning internal surfaces including walls, windows, worktops and sanitary facilities.
• Emptying bins and removing waste safely.
• Carrying out specialist cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning, stain removal and descaling.
• Replenishing hygiene supplies (soap, hand towels, toilet rolls).
• Conducting routine equipment safety checks and basic maintenance.
• Reporting damage, faults or concerns promptly.
• Locking and unlocking school premises and ensuring site security.
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards at all times.
• Contributing directly to a safe learning environment for young people.

In return, we offer access to relevant training and development opportunities and a workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has an awareness of health and safety practices.
• Is able to carry out physical tasks including lifting and climbing.
• Follows instructions carefully and works to high standards.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.
• Is flexible and willing to undertake relevant training.
• Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Has previous cleaning experience (desirable, not essential – full training provided).
• No formal qualifications are required – we value attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre‑employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and Section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country(s) you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.