Cleaner - Part Time -15 hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Staff wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Job summary

West Somerset College, part of Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust, is hiring a cleaner to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment at Minehead. The role is 15 hours per week during term-time, with 44 weeks per year, and a salary of £9,988.37 per annum (BTCT Point 3).

The successful candidate will join a supportive team, contribute to high hygiene standards, and support students and staff across the college site.

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

Job description

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.

This is a part time term time position working 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 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 8th October 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: 16th 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.

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).