Overview
Horbury Academy is seeking to appoint a Cleaning Assistant to support our established Cleaning Team. It is essential for the successful candidates to have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with young people as all roles at Horbury Academy involve interaction with our pupils.
Hours: Part Time, 13.75 Hours per week, Term Time only
Location: Wakefield Road, Horbury, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE
Position type: Temporary
Length of contract: Temporary to cover maternity leave
Salary: £12.65 Per Hour (Pay Award 2025/2026 inclusive)
Start date: To Start As Soon As Possible
Advert wording: Kirklees Council advertise this role on behalf of Horbury Academy
Responsibilities
To support the cleaning team at Horbury Academy and contribute to a clean, healthy environment for students and staff. Roles involve interaction with pupils as part of daily duties.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 5:45pm. This post is temporary to cover maternity leave for up to one year.
Qualifications and requirements
* Interpersonal skills suitable for working with young people
* Ability to work as part of a team in a school environment
* Experience in cleaning or related roles is desirable but not specified
Benefits
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service
* Payment of Local Living Wage
* Technology scheme via SmartTech*
* Access to a discounts platform via Accord Rewards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
* Free on-site parking at every site
* Dedicated site office
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings
Application details
Closing Date: 15 September 2025, 9:00 AM
Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 15 September 2025. Application forms are available from the relevant source and completed forms should be returned accordingly. Early applications are encouraged.
As a Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the content of the application and essential criteria without access to personal details information.
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