Cleaning Operative

Ref: 001276

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Cleaning Operative x 2

Springbrook Academy

NJC point 3 - £24,796 per annum (full time/ full year)

Actual Salary pro rata: £10,146 per annum

15 hours per week/Full year

Working times to be agreed

Commencing as soon as possible

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Spring Brook School caters for pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school operates on a split site basis with the KS3 provision based in Failsworth and the primary provision based in Hollins.

We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and efficient cleaner based initially at Spring Brook Upper School. The school is a unique place where pupils aged 11-14 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a joined up, topic-based curriculum which suits our learners’ needs.

Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

Previous experience is preferred although full training will be given. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a welcoming environment through good hygiene standards. Key elements for any candidate are excellent attendance and reliability.

The role involves general cleaning duties such as wiping down tables and surfaces, cleaning floors and toilets and using standard cleaning equipment such as mops and a vacuum cleaner. The successful candidate will be a member of a small team of cleaning staff and will need to be available to assist with a deeper clean of their site during the school holidays.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC Scale point 3: £24,796 per annum (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary pro rata: £10,146 per annum

Status: 2 x Permanent Posts

Contracted Hours: 15 per week / full year

Based: Initially at Spring Brook Upper School, Dean Street, Failsworth M35 0DQ

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 (9am)

Interviews: To be confirmed

Further Info: Mrs Briercliffe Staff Support Coordinator: lyndsay.briercliffe@newbridgegroup.org

Completed applications to be sent to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org