Cleaning operative

• Contract: Permanent, part-time, full year
• Salary: £12.74 per hour, £13,290.81 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, full year (52 weeks)

The role

The Grammar School at Leeds is currently in search of diligent and enthusiastic individuals to join our cleaning team. This role is integral to our dynamic operation and requires individuals who can bring both professionalism and a positive spirit to their work.

This position requires taking ownership of designated areas of the school to ensure that it is cleaned to the required standard, that furniture is clean and tidy and that any other estates issues are reported to the help desk. Assist as required in cleaning operations across the entire school site, including: classrooms, laboratories, workshops and also tasks such as vacuuming, toilet cleaning, wiping surfaces, mopping, cleaning windows, buffing floors and carpet cleaning.

Why GSAL

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations. We expect all colleagues to uphold our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and to contribute positively to the school’s inclusive and diverse environment.

If you're excited about the prospect of making a significant impact while being part of a dynamic and encouraging community, we invite you to consider joining our team of dedicated cleaners.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave with additional days closure over the Christmas period  (usually 3 days)

• The option to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days   

• Significant discount on school fees (positions of 12 months and over only)    

• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)      

• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)   

• Training and CPD are provided including INSET days

• Colleague lunches: £2.40 lunches available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate  

• Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health hero     

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions   

• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox, discounts for teachers and Extras   

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site   

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as colleague classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps   

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work       

• Free car parking available on site     

• Use of the school’s extensive library facility   

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it     

• Opportunity to be involved in cocurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, wellbeing committee or volunteer for community events 

How to apply

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification. Application is by completion of the online GSAL application form.

Please note, the vacancy may close earlier if there is a high interest in the role.

Applications must be completed in full, including a full employment history since leaving formal education. Any gaps must be listed and explained. Please note, an English proficiency test will form part of the interview process.

Application closing date: 23:59 Sunday 17 May 

Interview date: To be confirmed