Senior Cleaner

Ackworth Howard CofE School is seeking a reliable, conscientious and highly organised Cleaning Supervisor to join our premises team. This is a position of responsibility within our school, working closely with the Caretaker to ensure our premises are clean, safe, secure and welcoming.

The successful candidate will lead and supervise our cleaning team, organise cleaning routines and maintain consistently high standards across the school. The role also includes evening key-holder responsibilities, including securing the school premises at the end of the working day.

Why Join Us?

Ackworth Howard is a thriving and inclusive school set in attractive grounds on the edge of a vibrant village. Our strong Christian ethos underpins a culture of high expectations, care and aspiration.

Our premises team plays an essential part in school life. We place considerable importance on providing a school environment that is clean, safe, secure, welcoming and exceptionally well cared for.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Has relevant cleaning experience and the ability to lead and support others.
• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Can organise workloads and ensure agreed cleaning standards are consistently met.
• Understands health and safety, hygiene and safe working practices, including COSHH.
• Is trustworthy and confident in undertaking key-holder and premises security responsibilities.
• Works positively and collaboratively with the Caretaker and wider school team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising and supporting the cleaning team and organising daily cleaning routines.
• Undertaking cleaning duties and monitoring standards across the school.
• Monitoring cleaning equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ensuring safe working practices and appropriate use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Reporting maintenance, health and safety or security concerns.
• Working collaboratively with the Caretaker to support the effective management of the premises.
• Acting as an evening key holder and ensuring the school is safely and securely locked at the end of the day.

What We Offer:

• A valued role with genuine responsibility within the school.
• A supportive and respectful working environment.
• Clear expectations, induction and appropriate training.
• A welcoming, inclusive school community with strong values.

Visits & How to Apply

We warmly encourage visits to our school. To arrange a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Helen Clough, on 01977 612124.

For further details and to apply, please visit the Wakefield Council website: www.wakefield.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0845 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher either by post or by email - Ackworth Howard CofE School, Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HH / admin@howard.wakefield.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement
Ackworth Howard CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online searches will be conducted as part of our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application!