Cleaning Assistant (16 hours)
About This Role
Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Cleaning Assistant (16 hours)
A1 (SCP 2) £24,483
Actual Salary: £10,587
Hours: 16 Hours Per Week, All Year Round
Monday 6:00am - 10:00am, Tuesday to Friday 6:00am – 09:00am.
The Farnley Academy is looking to hire an inspiring individual for the position of Cleaning Assistant. This role plays a crucial part in our academy's operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness across the school premises.
Potential applicants should possess:
· The ability to handle hazardous materials in the course of general cleaning.
· The capability to collaboratively work as part of a team.
· Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we are dedicated to providing professionals at all career stages with access to expert support and training. We are proud to present a comprehensive benefits package for our staff, as we strive to create a fulfilling future for everyone, including:
· Membership in a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the position.
· A commitment to continuously investing in our professionals, ensuring all staff receive support throughout their careers within the trust.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme that offers confidential professional guidance and support 24/7.
· A £2k Cycle to Work scheme.
About us:
The Farnley Academy is a high-performing school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023, situated in the West of Leeds. At TFA, we are fully committed to providing all students in our care with a top-notch education and helping them achieve their life goals, regardless of what they may be. Our staff recognize each student as an individual and work diligently to ensure they attain excellent GCSE results while evolving into responsible members of society. Through our emphasis on valuing individuals and maintaining consistently high expectations, we aim to fulfill our vision of delivering ‘An Exceptional Student Experience for all’.
If you wish to learn more about our academy, please visit our website.
How to Apply:
If you share our enthusiasm for this role, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website, request them via email at recruitment@farnley.leeds.sch.uk, or contact us at 0113 2630741.
Please be aware that if you submit an electronic application, a hard copy will not be necessary. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 20 April 2026, 9am
Interviews will be scheduled: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional upon confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or having obtained any relevant work visa.
Please note that as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teaching vacancies.