Cleaner

About the job

Key information

25 hours per week

Grade 16 PT 2.0 (Actual Salary £14,489 per annum) Permanent Contract

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9.00 AM

(Reserving the right to end the campaign sooner should suitable applicant numbers be reached beforehand).

We are expanding our Cleaning Team with additional shift patterns of 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9.30AM and 2.30PM. These hours are worked term time only (plus INSET days and one week’s equivalent hours during the summer holidays).

What will I be doing?

Our team work effectively to empty bins, mop floors, vacuum carpets to keep our school presentable. This involves cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets/changing rooms and foyer areas with the additional requirement for deep-cleaning other areas of the school where required.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Ideal candidates would be:

• Detail-Oriented: Paying attention to the small details that make a big difference and taking pride in what you do.
• Physical: Being prepared to move equipment across the site and to get involved in deep-cleaning areas on a rotation basis.
• Reliable: Can be counted on to be punctual and complete tasks efficiently.
• Team Player: Working well with others and contributing positively to the school community in helping us to keep our school clean and tidy.
• Self-Motivated: Can take initiative and is capable of working independently.
• Trained: Has COSHH training or is willing to train

What is in it for me?

Wadham School can offer you:

• An opportunity to access continuing CPD through TES Training and other applicable courses. (Please note there is mandatory safeguarding training for all new starters).
• Voluntary Pension Scheme through Somerset Council.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

DBS check

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

Supporting documents and information

For an application form and job description describing the role, please visit the school website

Please note you will be required to complete an application form with a full work history with details of two professional referees to apply.

We are unable to accept CV’s.

For further enquiries please email recruitmernt@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127 to discuss.

Apply on the Wadham School website

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