Job Introduction
West Grantham CofE Secondary Academy is seeking a reliable, hardworking and dedicated Cleaner to join our site team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.
Salary: Grade 1, Point 3 (Notts NJC Pay Scale) — £6,519 pro rata per year
Hours: 11.25 hours per week
Working Weeks: 40 weeks per year (term time, plus one week of holiday cleaning in
the summer)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 5:15pm or 6:00am to 8:15am
About the Role
As a Cleaner, you will:
Carry out cleaning duties in a designated area of the school in line with the Academy’s cleaning specifications.
Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely at all times.
Report any concerns with cleaning equipment or materials to your supervisor.
Work safely and follow Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
This role may involve some lone working and physical tasks such as bending, lifting and the use of cleaning machinery (e.g., buffers, vacuums).
What We Are Looking For
While previous cleaning experience is desirable, we value the following qualities even more:
A commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
An understanding of safe working practices (training provided).
Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
The ability to work independently and follow routines.
All staff are expected to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?
Regular working hours with school friendly working patterns friendly
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to contribute to the smooth running and safety of the school community
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to our school and take pride in maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you.
More information and application forms are available on our website: https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/
Please submit completed applications to Estelle Sharpe by email: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk. Please note that we cannot accept CVs as a form of application.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Application deadline: 11:59pm on Saturday 28 February 2026
Interview date: TBC
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
