Cleaner (Evenings)

CLEANER

Commencing - ASAP

Term Time + 3 Weeks

15 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Salary - £24,796 FTE*

Actual Salary - £9,085 p.a.*

*pending 2026 pay award

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? Do you want to make a real difference to the daily experience of students and staff?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the Academy. You will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our school community by ensuring that learning environments are clean, safe and well-presented.

As part of the site team, you will clean a range of areas including classrooms, corridors, communal spaces and washroom facilities. Your duties will include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces and touchpoints, and safely disposing of waste. You will also replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue, and report any maintenance or safety concerns to the Cleaning Manager.

This role requires someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work and has a strong attention to detail. You will be able to work independently, follow cleaning schedules effectively, and adhere to health and safety procedures, including the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to a positive and safe school environment every day.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am