Cleaner/Hygiene Operative- Part Time

Kingfisher Academy Inc; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 9,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff Discount via Pluxee Portal

Attractive Pension Scheme

Job summary

Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon is seeking a part-time Cleaner/Hygiene Operative to join their dedicated team. The role is focused on maintaining the highest standards of hygiene across designated areas, including classrooms and washrooms, to support a safe and clean educational environment.

The ideal candidate will work 15 hours per week, typically mornings or afternoons, and be flexible to cover needs. Join a committed team and make a difference every day!

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to assist with cover needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designated areas are kept to the highest hygiene standards.
• Work under supervision of the Facilities Manager/Senior Caretaker.
• Assist with the educational environment for staff and students.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

# Cleaner/Hygiene Operative- Part TimeEmployer: Lydiard Park AcademyLocation: Swindon, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Trust Grade 1 – 24,522 FTE gross pa)Posted: 26th June 2026Expires: 5th July 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1562720Job Reference: NH/SEP25* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**School Cleaner/Hygiene Operative**Lydiard Park Academy are looking for a reliable and hard-working School Cleaner/Hygiene Operativeto join our dedicated Site and Hygiene team**Start Date**: As soon as possible**Hours:** 15 per weekWorking Weeks: Term Time + 2 holiday working weeks (41 weeks per year)**Salary:** Trust Grade 1 (£24,522 gross per annum) £9,339 actual gross per annum.This is a part time; ongoing position and your working hours would be on early morning or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday. The part time shift is usually 6am to 9am for mornings or 3pm to 6pm / 4pm to 7pm for afternoon shift however it may vary sometimes due to the demands of the role. The ideal candidate will have some flexibility to assist with cover needs which arise during the course of work.**Closing date: We will review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.****Lydiard Park Academy** are currently seeking to recruit ambitious individuals for a Cleaner/Hygiene Operative role. Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager/ Senior Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring that designated areas (including classrooms, corridors, and washrooms) are kept to the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness to facilitate an ideal teaching and learning environment for all staff and students.**What does it take?**You will be a people person; team player and you will have a passion for providing the highest standards of service. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.**Please refer to the job description for more details on the specifics of this role. This post is for term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per year) and It is expected that annual leave will be split between term times and school holidays.****\*\*Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy. \*\*****About Lydiard Park Academy:**Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculumWe are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.**About The Park Academies Trust:**The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.Are you:* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching?* Willing to work flexibly in the face of changing demands?* Inspired by young people achieving their potential?* Motivated by the prospect of building on our recent exam successes?We offer:* A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success* A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential* Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust.* Competitive salary* Staff Discount via Pluxee Portal* Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust* Attractive Pension Scheme### AttachmentsCleaner Job Description (LPA) \_v1025### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.