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Highfield Littleport Academy · Ely · Cambridgeshire

Job description

Location: Highfield Littleport Academy, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week 39 week contract. 3:00pm-6:00 pm Monday to Friday
Salary: ALT Grade B ( £8,823.64 - £8,892.03 Actual)

We are looking for two cleaners who take pride in their work and understands the difference a well-kept learning environment makes. In this role, you will help maintain high standards across the school through daily cleaning routines, safe use of equipment and close attention to health and safety. You will be part of a supportive team where people matter, working with warmth and professionalism to contribute to a calm, well-organised and caring community.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily cleaning tasks across the school, including dusting, vacuuming, washing, polishing and toilet cleaning.
  • Support specialised cleaning programmes during school closures or designated periods.
  • Restock soap, paper towels and other supplies, and store equipment and chemicals safely.
  • Report safety concerns, low stock levels, faults or hazards promptly to the line manager.
  • Contribute to a safe and secure environment by following health and safety procedures and assisting in preparing rooms and work areas.

Why Join Our Trust?

  • Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
  • Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
  • Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Emma Brooke, School Business Manager, at: emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org (01353 223301)

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.

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About this school

Highfield Littleport Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 2–19

Good
Pupils
146
Avg teacher salary
£49,536
Pupil:teacher ratio
12.2:1
Academy trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ

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Salary
£25,417.00 - £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) £8,823.64 - £8,892.03 Actual Salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 July 2026
Closing date
6 August 2026

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