Location: Wetherby High School, Hallfield Ln, Wetherby LS22 6JS

Grade: A3 (SCP 3)

Salary: £25,949 per annum pro-rata.  

Actual starting salary: £10,519 (15 hours) / £14,026 (20 hours)           

Hours per week: 15-20

Contract type: Permanent – All Year Round

Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.

To enhance our team, we now have a part-time after-school cleaning assistant vacancy and are looking for candidates to undertake routine cleaning operations ensuring that the school is cleaned to a high standard throughout with minimum supervision.  You will be a team player who takes pride in their work and ideally has experience and knowledge of cleaning processes and materials and the associated Health & Safety requirements.   However, we will provide training and support for the right candidate.

What We Offer

•            26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service

•            Local Authority Contributory Pension Scheme

•            Lifestyle Discounts through the VIVUP employee discount scheme

•            APL Smart Clinic -expert support and advice for life’s ups and downs 24/7, 365 days a year access support when you need it.

Job Requirement Include But Not Limited To:

•            Daily classroom cleaning

•            Maintaining bathroom cleanliness

•            Mopping and vacuuming

•            Cleaning furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins

The Right Candidate Will:

•            Be able to manage time effectively to complete physical tasks to a high level

•            Be able to work with minimum supervision

•            Take pride in their work

If you believe you have the required skills and are interested in joining our team as a Cleaning Assistant we would welcome your application.  We are able to offer support with the completion of our application form if required.  If you would like to visit the school to discuss the role informally, in the first instance please telephone 01937 522500 asking to speak to the HR Manager or Finance Manager.

We ask that your application form and covering letter is submitted to hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk or delivered to school by Monday 12th October 2026.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

For further information regarding this vacancy and an application form, please visit our website:

Cleaning Assistant - Wetherby High School

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.