Cleaner
Greenwood Academies Trust
£23.7k per year
Danesholme Junior Academy
Full time
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About Greenwood Academies Trust
Greenwood Academies Trust is a multi-academy-trust. They operate primary and secondary schools.
Job description from Greenwood Academies Trust
Salary: £23,656 FTE (£5,548 pro rata)
Our cleaners maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. This role requires duties such as vacuuming, dusting and cleaning of washroom areas, classrooms and offices etc.
Experience with, and knowledge of, cleaning materials and equipment would be desirable, but not essential.
About us:
Danesholme Junior Academy is a large three-form entry junior school, we are passionate about providing opportunities to help our children to grow into responsible and independent young people. We have high expectations of our pupils both as learners and citizens. We provide a rich, stimulating environment which caters for children of all abilities and aims to develop each child's potential to the full. Our staff are friendly and committed and work together in the best interests of our pupils and our community.
This is an exciting time to be joining Danesholme Junior Academy as we develop a new working partnership with the Infant Academy under the leadership of our new Executive Principal, Nikki Lamond. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged to find out more. Please contact us admin@danesholmejunioracademy.org to find out more.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Job insights from Breakroom
Cleaners and domestics
Cleaners carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes.
What you’ll do as a cleaner and domestic:
- Do general cleaning in industrial buildings, offices or homes
- Clean cars or gardens
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines
- Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Physical activity
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
- Wearing a uniform
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Greenwood Academies Trust pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
57% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Greenwood Academies Trust pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
64% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Greenwood Academies Trust get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
93% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Greenwood Academies Trust pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Greenwood Academies Trust?
Most people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
69% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Greenwood Academies Trust feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Greenwood Academies Trust get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
38% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Greenwood Academies Trust?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Greenwood Academies Trust recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Greenwood Academies Trust?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
69% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Greenwood Academies Trust?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Greenwood Academies Trust head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
79% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Greenwood Academies Trust is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
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