Cleaner

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Cleaner to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You will clean and maintain the learning environment while working as part of a supportive team. This position offers flexible hours and benefits including a generous pension scheme and discounts. The closing date for applications is October 6, 2025.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

Supportive working environment

On-site gyms

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining cleanliness in an educational environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures relevant to cleaning.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cleaning and hygiene

Health & Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Cleaner

This is a part time position, Variety of hours available, All year round

Location: Brookside Academy

Salary: Band 1, point , £12.65 per hour

At Brookside Academy, students come first. We are a values-driven organisation that believes in being ambitious, collaborative, and inclusive. Every role contributes to student success, and we are proud of our strong sense of purpose and community.

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 the Academy.

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 & Safet y 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 for applications: Midnight, Monday 6th October 2025

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.