Cleaner

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and wants to contribute to a positive learning environment for children and young people. You will play a key role in ensuring that academy buildings remain clean, safe, hygienic and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
Key responsibilities will include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste removal, cleaning toilets and kitchen areas, sanitising surfaces, and maintaining designated areas in line with cleaning schedules and Trust standards. You may also be required to operate cleaning equipment and support with deep cleaning activities when required.

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a unique all-through school in Sunderland, combining primary, secondary, and special educational provision under one roof. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and commitment to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a curriculum that inspires ambition and creativity.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations. At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

The full job description and person specification for this role are available as attached supporting documents.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded from the Careers section on the Laidlaw Schools Trust website: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Cleaner/301139

If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 10am, Friday 11 September 2026
Interviews are expected to take place: TBC

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.