Establishment: The King's School Location: The King's School Salary: 9897.00 Department: Premises Job Type: Part TimeClosing Date: 22/10/2025 10:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAPThe RoleAre you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.Salary: £24,413 FTE per annum, reduced to £9,897.00 due to part time hours.Contract: PermanentStart Date: ASAPApplication Deadline: 10:00am, Wednesday 22nd October 2025Interview Date: TBCAbout the roleWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Cleaning Assistant to join the team at The King’s School. The candidate will be responsible for providing a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards. They will undertake basic record keeping as directed, report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements, and refill and replace consumables.We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.Has experience of working in a similar specialist area.The role is a 15 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract. The working pattern is 3 hours per day, 15:30 – 18:30, Monday to Friday.The Kings SchoolAs one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, The King’s School boasts a rich heritage where tradition meets the future with confidence and excitement. With a reputation for incredibly high standards and excellence, it is currently the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance also. Every student is encouraged and championed to develop great potential and to live out our values and ethos. The King’s School is an environment where careers flourish and where each child is embraced as exceptional, individual and talented beyond measure.Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top secondary schools in the Wakefield district.Additionally, we have just announced an exciting development, a proposed merger with Ark Schools. This is set to take place in Sept 2025, a step that reflects our ambition to grow, never settle, and to do what’s right for our pupils, staff, and community. This change will bring even stronger support, greater collaboration, and more opportunities. We’re excited for what’s ahead and we hope that you’ll be a part of shaping that future with us.What we can offer youWe’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities.Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (26 - 33 days based on service and grade) + 8 statutory bank holidays.Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership.Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing and other matters).Discounts at numerous retailers including O2.Free flu vaccinations.Key DatesApplication Deadline: 10:00am, Wednesday 22nd October 2025Interview Date: TBCStart Date: ASAPApplication ProcessComplete an application form via our website.We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.QualificationsSupport Work in Schools (SWiS) - Level 2 DesirableCleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 OR equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these DesirableEnglish and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification. DesirableWe are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.Apply for this roleSubmit your application today with our simple application process #J-18808-Ljbffr