Cleaning Assistant

Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness and standards throughout the academy building. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.

Potential applicants should have :

· The ability to use toxic materials in the process of general cleaning.

· The ability to work constructively as part of a team.

· Adequate reading skills (for Health and Safety reasons), as will be required to read labels on bottles containing chemicals.

What we can offer you :

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be a high performing and inclusive school which is popular and respected by families in our city region. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our pupils to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our pupils are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at  Bruntcliffe Academy .

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the , Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website, request them by email at [email protected] or call us on 0113 252 3225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

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Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026, 9.00am

Interview date: Week commencing 11 May 2026

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to 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 on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.