Cleaner

Walton Academy are looking for a looking for a Cleaner to join our highly focused and dedicated staff. The cleaner role will undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other academy activities.

Why join Walton Academy as a Cleaner?

This post would suit a new entrant to the profession with relatable experience or an experienced cleaner.

The successful candidate will:

Carry out cleaning tasks set out in the academy's cleaning schedule.

Use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.

Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.

Observe health and safety and security requirements.

Complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Academy.

Maintain good working relationships with other academy staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the academy.

ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.

Essential

• Some knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.
• Knowledge of COSHH and the safe use of chemicals.
• Knowledge of cleaning best practises
• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise

Why join Walton Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Grantham with over 900 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school and value the education they receive. They benefit from the dedication of staff and leaders. Pupils know that their teachers want them to do well and they feel well supported.’

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Katie Bagnall, kbagnall@walton-ac.org.uk Business manager to arrange, or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice and support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

Start date: October 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Bagnall, kbagnall@walton-ac.org.uk Business manager

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy