Role: Cleaner
Location: Danesfield School, Williton
Start Date: As Soon As Possible (Pending Safer Recruitment Checks)
Closing Date: 19th November 2026
Interview Date: 23rd November 2026
Hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday, plus 5 inset days plus 2 weeks during holidays as directed. Working a total of 41 weeks per year.
Salary: Grade 1, Scale Point Range 3-4 . £13.28 - £13.48 per hour (full time equivalent £25614 - £26016 per annum) Actual salary £12532 - £12729.
Brief explanation of the role: To fulfil a schedule of cleaning tasks, ensuring a high standard of cleaning in designated locations, using appropriate equipment.
The main duties and responsibilities are:
To carry out all tasks as directed by the caretaker, ensuring that the required standards and quality levels are maintained.
To correctly use mechanical cleaning equipment ie. Floor buffer, rota wash and industrial carpet cleaner
To correctly handle and use cleaning materials in accordance with recommended procedures
To emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated waste compound
To mop floors either dry or wet
To Vacuum and “spot” clean carpeted areas
To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards/lockers, radiators, shelves and fittings
To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls) as required
To undertake special cleaning programmes as directed to include wall washing or inside window pane cleaning
Cleaners employed in food technology areas are required to clean cookers and work surface areas
Term time only staff - There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.
