Job Title: Cleaner
Location: Middlesbrough (Newport Road)
Permanent
12hrs per week (Term Time Only)
Salary: £7,100.80 per annum (£24,497 per annum FTE)
Start Date: January 2026
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
Main Duties will include:
• Clean any and all areas of the School premises as directed by the Caretakers.
• Carry out work to a high standard and in accordance with the School Cleaning Specification. *
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and machinery in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with manufacturers’ directions.
• Fulfil all requirements under Health & Safety regulations, with particular reference to COSHH, Manual Handling and Safety at Work regulations.
• Be responsible for designated area in respect of points 1-4, above, and to work as part of a cleaning team to support events such as exhibitions and Summer Shows, and as directed by the Caretakers.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the post as directed by the Caretaker or Senior Manager.
What will you get if you join us?
* A culture that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
* Staff development opportunities;
* Generous annual leave;
* Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
* Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
* Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
* Professional fees paid by the School;
* Staff recognition awards;
* Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
* Access to the Local Government scheme (with significant employer contributions).
To download an application pack, please visit
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Thursday 18 December 2025
Anticipated interview date will be: Wednesday 07 January 2026
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty to promote and safeguard the welfare of its students who are under the age of 18 and of its vulnerable adults.
This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
If successful an Enhanced DBS Check (with barred list) will be required. Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additionally, as part of the School’s shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.