Cleaner

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join their cleaning team. This role requires 15 hours of work per week during term time, with responsibilities including general cleaning and the use of heavy machinery. The successful candidate will benefit from staff perks and a supportive environment. Immediate start available. Applications close on October 13, 2025.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme access

Qualifications

• No specific educational qualifications required.
• Ability to perform general cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties including vacuuming, washing floors, wiping walls, waste disposal, and cleaning toilets.
• Occasional use of heavy machinery with training provided.

Job description

Overview

CLEANER

Part time Cleaner required to join our cleaning team. 15 hours per week - term time only plus 5 additional days. B&NES Grade 1 Point 3 (£12.85 per hour). Required as soon as possible.

Role and hours

The post is a part time cleaning role to join our cleaning team. Working hours are 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 3pm – 6pm), term time only plus 5 additional days (to be worked during the academy summer holiday). The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• The post involves general cleaning duties, including vacuuming, washing floors, wiping walls, waste disposal and cleaning staff and student toilets.
• There will be occasional use of heavy machinery for which full training will be provided.

About the academy and benefits

Having achieved excellent results in summer 2025, Buckler’s Mead Academy is going from strength to strength. Our most recent Ofsted, in May 2024, judged us as a strong ‘Good’ in all areas.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. We seek to significantly invest in developing our staff. Having joined the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership in September 2021, we are part of a Trust which is often considered the ‘market leader’ in the South West for school improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from Trust wide opportunities, such as early careers induction, CPD and working with colleagues across Trust schools.

Staff benefits and environment

Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured” which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Buckler’s Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy in the east of Yeovil, Somerset. We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before confirmation. Please note that we may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment and Due Diligence checks. Buckler’s Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.

How to apply and closing date

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mr Mark Lawrence, Headteacher, and include details of your current experience and suitability for the role. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2025 (9.00am). Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.