Cleaner

Cleaner

Department: Estates

Salary: £10,095 per annum (£24,903 full time equivalent)

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week, 6:00am - 9:00am, Mon - Fri

Reference: REC2415 | Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

The Opportunity

Join our friendly Estates team and play a key role in keeping our Barnsley campuses welcoming, safe and spotless. As a valued Cleaner, you’ll help maintain the high standards that make Barnsley College a great place to learn and work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out a wide range of cleaning duties
• Using cleaning equipment and materials confidently and safely
• Restocking supplies and managing waste responsibly
• Reporting safety or maintenance concerns promptly
• Working both independently and alongside the wider Estates team

Every day, you’ll contribute to a clean, professional and positive environment for our students, staff and visitors. You’ll also uphold our commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and ongoing quality improvement with access to regular training and development to keep building your skills.

About You

You are someone who takes real pride in your work. Reliable, hardworking and adaptable, you enjoy being part of a team but are just as comfortable getting stuck in independently to get the job done.

You’ll bring:

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Confidence in handling cleaning equipment and following Health & Safety procedures
• The ability to follow schedules and complete a variety of cleaning tasks

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Level 1 numeracy and literacy, or a strong willingness to achieve this qualification
• Minimum of 1 year’s cleaning experience in an educational or professional setting

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous 15.7% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with on site facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications isWednesday 14th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low-carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy

Salary: £10,095 per annum (£24,903 full time equivalent)