Job description
Join Our Team: School Cleaner at King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes
King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is seeking a dedicated and proactive School Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led, high-performing school that’s transforming lives through education.
Why Work With Us?
Part of the Great Schools Trust, one of the UK’s fastest-improving multi-academy trusts, we prioritise the well-being and development of both students and staff. All our academies are rated ‘Good’ or better by Ofsted, and we are proud to nurture a culture of respect, professionalism, and excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure classrooms, offices, toilets, and communal areas are clean, hygienic, and well-presented
- Use cleaning materials safely and effectively to maintain high standards
- Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
- Support health & safety compliance and contribute to a positive school environment
What We Offer
- A strong, supportive community with clear values: Achievement, Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Endeavour (ASPIRE)
- A role that supports student learning and wellbeing by providing a safe, clean space
- Respectful and friendly working culture with opportunities to grow within the trust
- Family-friendly policies and staff wellbeing initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of cleanliness
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in a cleaning or facilities role is an advantage, but not essential
- A positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Hours of Work
Term-time only + 10 days during school holidays - 12.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 3 pm - 5:30 pm each weekday.
How to Apply
Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Phoebe Prenderville to arrange a tour and informal discussion.
King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 668
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,173
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
- Academy trust
- THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bootle, Sefton, L20 6AQ
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- Salary
- £7,390.27 - £7,506.20 Annually (Actual) Scale 2. Pnts 3-4. TTO + 10 Days. 12.5 Hours Per Week = Pro-Rata £7390.27 - £7506.20
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 23 June 2026
- Closing date
- 15 July 2026
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