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Dudley Academies Trust,


St James Academy are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Cleaner to help maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across our Academy.

Duties include thorough cleaning using correct techniques, safe waste disposal, replenishing supplies, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

You will be responsible for ensuring safe working practices in line with Health and Safety regulations. Training will be provided, and flexibility is essential for covering colleagues when needed.


The working pattern for this role is 2 hours per day in the morning, with specific details to be discussed at interview.

This role will be primarily based at the Aspire Centre, with the flexibility to work across the Academy as needed.

"St James is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite." – Ofsted 2024

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations for everyone.

We are determined to become a centre of excellence for young people who live in central Dudley, improving life chances for all.


Since joining the Trust, St James is the most improved school in the Borough for grades achieved at GCSE and for passing Maths and English at Grade 5 or above.

In fact, the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics has doubled


An increasing number of departments have achieved 100% GCSE pass rates, and our ambition is that this should extend to every area as quickly as possible.


Our philosophy is simple:

we will ensure the success of our learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour and embracing the talents of each individual.


There is also a strong caring ethos here, which ensures high levels of support for learners and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout the school.

Our learners are challenged to extend their interests through a wide programme of extra-curricular activities, sports teams and enrichment activities.


The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority.

An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.


You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of DudleyClosing date – Tuesday 7th October 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.


All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.


Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

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