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Cleaning Assistant

The King's School

Pontefract

Salary
£25,583 - £25,989 FTE (actual salary £10,371 - £10,536 per annum)
Applications close
26 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£25,583 - £25,989FTE (actual salary £10,371 - £10,536 per annum)
Location
Pontefract
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
26 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£10,371–£10,536 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

Full-time equivalent

£25,583–£25,989 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

As advertised: “£25,583 - £25,989 FTE (actual salary £10,371 - £10,536 per annum)”

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About the role

A rewarding role at the heart of our school

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at The King's School! We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Cleaning Assistant to help keep our school a safe, welcoming and hygienic place for our children, staff and visitors. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll do Help maintain clean, hygienic classrooms and shared spaces across school Refill and replace essential cleaning consumables Carry out basic record‑keeping as directed Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues Play a key role in ensuring our school is a safe, inviting environment for everyone

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a friendly, positive attitude and can communicate well with staff and pupils Can work confidently both as part of a team and independently Is hardworking, dependable and takes pride in keeping spaces clean Ideally has experience in a similar cleaning role This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to make a real contribution to the heart of our school.

Hours & Contract

15 hours per week Monday - Thursday, 15:00 - 18:00, Friday 14:30 - 17:30 All year round Permanent contract

How to apply

To apply, complete an application form via our website . About The King’s School The King’s School is a warm, supportive and hardworking place to be, where students are respectful, friendly and a pleasure to work around. While we’re proud of our strong academic reputation, we’re just as proud of the positive, caring atmosphere that runs throughout the school. Our staff describe The King’s School as a workplace where people look out for one another and where every role makes a real difference. Our recent staff survey reflects a strong sense of teamwork, trust and appreciation across the whole school community. If you’re looking to join a friendly, supportive school community where every member of staff is valued, The King’s School is a fantastic place to work. For more information, please visit our website .

What we offer

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from including: Generous Pension Scheme Training and development opportunities Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more) Family-friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers Generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, plus statutory bank holidays

Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark

Further information

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below details 01977 601701 recruitment@arkkingsschool.org.uk

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
12 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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