Cleaner

Salary and Contract

Salary: Scale 1 Point 3 (£24,796 pro rata per annum, £7,561 actual per annum)

Contract: Monday to Friday 3:30 - 6:00pm (12.5 hours per week), Permanent contract for 41 weeks per year (term time, plus training days, plus two additional weeks in late August to facilitate a deep clean).

Closing Date: 30th June 2026

Start Date: May/June 2026

Location: Melton Vale Sixth Form College, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

About the Role

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to help maintain our outstanding learning environment through a mix of routine and ad hoc cleaning tasks. The Site Manager leads a team of cleaners within the broader Business Support Team, which supports all non educational functions including operations, facilities, admissions, finance, marketing, HR, governance and SLT support.

The role suits people who enjoy a physical job, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy seeing the results of their work each day. Successful candidates will be approachable, flexible, and have a positive, 'can do' attitude. All colleagues are expected to conduct themselves professionally and to model expected workplace behaviours to young people.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks across the college premises.
• Carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as required.
• Support the Site Manager in coordinating daily cleaning activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for cleanliness.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Contact & Additional Information

If you would like an informal discussion before applying for this role, please call Samantha Newark, Business Manager, on . Visits to the College are encouraged.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Melton Vale Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.

About the Trust

The Nova Education Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. Its portfolio includes both secondary and primary schools across a range of contexts, with a core goal of achieving success for every child.