Cleaner
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£24,796 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £5,619 per annum)Closes: 10 Jul
Smart Multi-Academy Trust
Estates Department
Fixed term initially for 12 months from 1st September 2026
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.*
The Smart Multi Academy Trust is a group of eleven primary schools with academy status. We are seeking to recruit an experienced cleaner to join our dedicated and hardworking Estates Department as part of the premises staff team. The remit will involve the day-to-day provision
of a clean and well-presented site providing an attractive and purposeful learning environment for both our staff and pupils. The Estates Department is in a period of growth and it is an exciting time to join us on our journey. The employer will be the Smart MAT and the post will
work to the local Cluster Manager.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a record of cleaning and hygiene skills. They should be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to maintaining standards and be able to contribute to the future development and improvement of the site.
Applications are invited from both experience cleaning processionals and those from different specialities. This is a valued role, key to the successful operation and cleanliness of the site, so it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the key skills outlined in the
person specification.
Experience is not necessary and full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The working pattern for this post is 1500-1700 and is based initially at Kenton Bar Primary School before moving to North Fawdon Primary School.
What we can offer you:
To apply, please complete the application form.
Closing date: 10th July 2026
Shortlisting: 13th July 2026
Interviews to be held: 15th July 2026
Safeguarding
The Smart Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the interview stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Online google searches for the applicant’s name will be carried out after shortlisting and before interview. Appointment of the successful candidate will depend upon a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other recruitment and vetting checks. Any offer of employment will be conditional to all relevant checks.
Estates Department
Fixed term initially for 12 months from 1st September 2026
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.*
The Smart Multi Academy Trust is a group of eleven primary schools with academy status. We are seeking to recruit an experienced cleaner to join our dedicated and hardworking Estates Department as part of the premises staff team. The remit will involve the day-to-day provision
of a clean and well-presented site providing an attractive and purposeful learning environment for both our staff and pupils. The Estates Department is in a period of growth and it is an exciting time to join us on our journey. The employer will be the Smart MAT and the post will
work to the local Cluster Manager.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a record of cleaning and hygiene skills. They should be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to maintaining standards and be able to contribute to the future development and improvement of the site.
Applications are invited from both experience cleaning processionals and those from different specialities. This is a valued role, key to the successful operation and cleanliness of the site, so it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the key skills outlined in the
person specification.
Experience is not necessary and full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The working pattern for this post is 1500-1700 and is based initially at Kenton Bar Primary School before moving to North Fawdon Primary School.
What we can offer you:
- Attractive salary schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services
- Attractive annual leave allowance
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An experienced and talented Estates Team
- The opportunity to work across the sites within the Trust
- Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate
To apply, please complete the application form.
Closing date: 10th July 2026
Shortlisting: 13th July 2026
Interviews to be held: 15th July 2026
Safeguarding
The Smart Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the interview stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Online google searches for the applicant’s name will be carried out after shortlisting and before interview. Appointment of the successful candidate will depend upon a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other recruitment and vetting checks. Any offer of employment will be conditional to all relevant checks.