Evening Cleaner

Job title and organisation: Evening Cleaner - Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School 
Salary:  B1 Points 4-6 (£25,183 - £25,989) Pro Rata £13.05 p/h - £13,37 p/h
Hours:  20 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location:  Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Tongue Lane, Leeds LS6 4QE
Closing Date: Friday 5 December at 9:00am

Various hours per week, all year round, flexible hours. 

Permanent starting as Soon as Possible

Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent, and expectations are high.  We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors.  Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations.  Our GCSE results in 2025 were once again amongst the highest in Leeds and we were ranked in the top fifty 11-16 schools in the country in the Sunday Times League Tables, testament to the way that our students and staff have worked together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment.

Governors are seeking to appoint a diligent and reliable Cleaner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the school.  The cleaning team will be essential in ensuring that our facilities are a welcoming and conducive learning environment for our students. If you take pride in your work and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.

In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn, and staff are valued and cared for. We enjoy positive working relationships both within the school day and socially.  You will be given outstanding support and guidance through regular line management meetings and will be provided with relevant CPD and developmental opportunities.

Further details and Catholic Education Service application form are also available from the school website. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@cardinalheena.com

Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates may offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.

Closing date:  Friday 5 December 2025 at 9:00am

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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