The posting
The Housekeeping Assistant will play a key role in ensuring that the school environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. This includes daily cleaning of classrooms, toilets, corridors, and communal areas to a high standard. Duties will involve vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, dry and damp mopping of hard floors, damp dusting and polishing of furniture and fittings, and maintaining floor surfaces using electrical machines. The role also includes high and low-level dusting, cleaning of wall tiles and surfaces, and the safe removal of waste. The post holder will be responsible for the security and proper use of cleaning equipment and materials, working collaboratively within the cleaning team, and covering for absent colleagues when required. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential in maintaining a clean and hygienic school environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all areas are cleaned to the highest standards and support the smooth day-to-day running of the department. If you are a team player and have a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties
Cleaning of toilets, urinals and showers.
Vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets.
Dry and damp mopping hard floors.
Damp dusting and polishing of furniture, fittings, ledges and radiators.
Floor maintenance using electrical floor machines.
High dusting of high-level ledges and walls.
Removal of waste to designated refuse collection area.
Dusting of low-level light fittings and shades.
Cleaning of wall tiles, removal of marks and stains on wall surfaces.
Security of equipment and materials.
Academy Information
Todmorden High School is a large secondary academy in Todmorden. The academy is committed to creating a culture where all students and colleagues at all levels can feel proud of who they are and their achievements. In keeping with our values, we strive to create a school that celebrates difference. Ambition, Respect, Care and Honesty remain at the forefront of everything we do; we are trusted to do the right thing for each other, our students and the wider community. The academy is a proud partner of the well-regarded and high-performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust and is part of the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale. Todmorden High School provides staff with a wealth of support and a wide range of opportunities to collaborate, network, and share best practice. Todmorden High School has a wonderful academy community and is a great place to work, where all team members play a vital role in making a positive impact on the life chances of others. The academy is proud to offer:
A supportive and ambitious environment where all students are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key
A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in students’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own
Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated
Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development
Supportive leadership, encouraging healthy work-life balance
A high-quality teaching and learning environment, alongside good facilities
A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff.
External links and further responsibilities
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the nature of this post as directed by and agreed with the Governors. Whilst every effort has been made to outline all of the duties and responsibilities of the post, this document does not specify every item in detail. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Working together with cleaning team in your assigned areas.
To cover for other team members when absent.
To participate in whole-school initiatives with a positive view of ever-changing duties as relevant
Reporting repairs required to the fabric of the building and cleaning equipment to Estates Manager.
Any other duties of a reasonable nature as requested by the Estates Manager.
To uphold the standards and working practice of the school as detailed in the colleague handbook.
To adhere to school policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Completed or willingness to complete relevant training, including safeguarding and
Health & Safety. Experience
Experience in general cleaning duties within a school or similar environment.
Familiarity with maintaining cleaning schedules and ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
Skills and Knowledge
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations - training will be provided.
Ability to plan and oversee a variety of cleaning tasks across the school site.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confident in using cleaning equipment and materials safely.
Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas.
IT skills for logging tasks and communicating with staff via email.
Personal Qualities
Professional, clean, and smart appearance.
Reliable, punctual, and proactive.
Flexible and able to respond to changing priorities or emergencies.
Discreet and respectful of confidentiality in all school matters.
Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude towards teamwork.
Willing to undertake training relevant to the role and school environment.
