Cleaning Operative

Job Title: Cleaning Operative
Actual Annual Salary: £8,439 - £8,615 Based on hours and works workedFull Time Equivalent Salary: £24,310- £24,819 (CLF Grade Ai) Based on 37 hours per week, all year roundContract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4.00pm - 7.00pm. Term time only plus INSET days Provisional Start date: 3rd September 2026Your opportunity to assist in the provision of a high standard of cleaning, ensuring the academy is a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.We are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol. We are a diverse multi-academy trust with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.
To be successful in this post we are looking for a Cleaner who will work as part of a team and/or individually to assist in the provision of a high standard of cleaning, ensuring the Academy is a clean and safe environment. This opportunity will require someone to work once the academy has closed for the day, starting at 4pm and finishing at 7pm. About you:You will have:
Knowledge of the use of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and materials.
Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
A keen interest in working within an education based environment and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self-evaluation, and awarenessApplicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. About City Academy:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.
We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.
Why work at CLF?
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 28 June 2026 @11.59pmShortlisting Date: 29 June 2026Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.