Cleaner

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain a clean, safe learning environment. This part-year role covers 15 hours per week across 44 weeks, with a salary of £9,988.37 per annum (actual). The post is within the BTCT framework and offers pension contributions and staff wellbeing facilities.

The ideal candidate will contribute to high hygiene standards, work as part of a team, and support the school's operations during term-time and INSET periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning advantageous.
• Excellent hygiene standards and reliability.

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.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Job description

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Basis Part Time - Part Year

Job profile for Cleaner

Cleaner

West Somerset College, Minehead. 16/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Actual Salary £9,988.37 per annum (actual) Contractual hours 15 Basis Part Time - Part Year Package Generous local government pension schemeEmployee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre Job category/type Non classroom based support staff Date posted 22/09/2026 Job reference REQ000551 Attachments WSC Cleaner JD.pdf

Job overview

Cleaner

15 hours per week (5 days per week)|44 weeks per year (term-time + INSET days + 4 weeks) | Permanent |BTCT Point 3, £9,988.37 per annum (actual)

About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

About The 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 West Somerset College.

Key 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

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 chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

Closing date for applications

Thursday 8 th October 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date

16 th October 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).