Cities
Cleaning Assistant
Company
Bruntcliffe Academy
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Part-time
Via
via Tes
Job Description
Contract: 14 Hours Per Week - All Year Round
3pm-6pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm-5pm Friday
Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and hard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. 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.
The potential applicant will have:
· The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
· The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
· Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
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.
3pm-6pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm-5pm Friday
Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and hard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. 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.
The potential applicant will have:
· The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
· The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
· Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
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.
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As per the Department for Business and Trade, the National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Welders working overtime beyond 40 hours per week must receive 1.5 times the hourly rate under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This rate applies to all employed welders regardless of contract type.
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As per the Home Office, overseas welders must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders as of 2026. The visa application requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 and costs £719 for applications made outside the UK. Dependants can join only if the main applicant earns above £38,700.
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As per the Education and Skills Funding Agency, welders must hold a Level 3 Welding and Fabrication qualification or equivalent completed through an apprenticeship by 2026. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in coded welding processes such as TIG or MIG is mandatory for most roles. Employers verify this via the Apprenticeship Certificates England database.
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