Cleaner

Teaching Vacancies; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain a clean and safe learning environment. You will be responsible for various cleaning tasks, including polishing floors, emptying waste bins, and deep cleaning during holidays. The role offers a supportive team and benefits such as a generous pension scheme and local discounts.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

Supportive and inclusive working environment

On-site gyms

Free parking

Qualifications

• Dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience working as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of rubbish safely.
• Carry out deep cleans during holiday periods.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and storage areas.

Job description

Overview

Hamp Academy is proud to be part of the Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, where students come first and teamwork is key. We are a values-driven organisation that champions ambition, collaboration, and inclusivity. Every role contributes to our students’ success, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and respect for all.

Role

We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to ensure our learning environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. You’ll play a vital part in maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures
• Empty waste bins and dispose of rubbish safely
• Carry out deep cleans during holiday periods
• Maintain cleaning equipment and storage areas
• Follow Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures
• Work as part of a supportive and professional team

What we offer

• Generous local government pension scheme, with employer contributions of more than 24%
• Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• A warm and welcoming team
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing date

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 13th October 2025

Equality, safeguarding and recruitment

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, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, 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.

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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hamp Academy is committed 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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.