Cleaner
Closing in 11 days (16 November 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £6,922.70 per annum
Employer: Brookside Academy
Location: Street, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 16 November 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
10 hours per week |All Year round| Permanent|BTCT Point 3, £6,922.70 per annum (actual annual salary)
About Brookside Academy
Brookside Academy is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing primary academy in the heart of Street, Somerset. Serving children from nursery through to primary age, the Academy is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or needs, is supported to achieve their very best. With high expectations, a strong sense of community and a dedicated team of staff, Brookside Academy provides a calm and welcoming environment where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our team at Brookside Academy. You will play an important role in helping to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. Working as part of our site team, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the academy and contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cleaning classrooms, offices, communal areas and other designated academy spaces.
- Emptying waste bins and safely disposing of waste materials.
- Cleaning and maintaining floors, furniture and fixtures to a high standard.
- Supporting deep cleaning activities during school holiday periods.
- Following Health and Safety and COSHH procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the ethos and values of the academy.
This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work, has a good eye for detail and is committed to helping create an environment where students can thrive.
What is in it for me?
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
- The opportunity to work in a welcoming, inclusive and child-centred school community.
Supporting documents and information
Closing date for applications: Monday 16 November 2026, at 11:59pm
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 24 November 2026.
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding Statement
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).