School Cleaner

Wiltshire Career Site; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarum St Paul’s C of E Primary School is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our friendly team with an immediate start. The role is 3 hours per day during term time (3.00pm–6.00pm) with extra hours in summer for a deep clean.

You will maintain a clean, safe environment for pupils and staff and assist with securing the premises at the end of the day. We value dedication, attention to detail and a collaborative approach within our supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Reliability and trustworthiness.
• Experience in cleaning, preferably in institutional settings.
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and safe use of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet task deadlines.
• Willingness to secure premises when required.
• Flexibility to support additional cleaning during holiday periods.
• Positive attitude and teamwork within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain designated areas to high standards.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Assist with the deep cleaning during summer holidays.
• Secure and lock the school premises at day end as required.

Skills

Reliability

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Premises security

Flexible cleaning hours

Team player

Job description

Salary: £25,614 (37 hours, full time equivalent)

Hours of work: 3-6pm, 5 days per week, term time only (including Inset days; 39 weeks) plus 30 hours (to be agreed) during the summer holiday for the deep clean.

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

At Sarum St Paul's C of E Primary School, we are a happy, nurturing and aspirational school where every child is encouraged and supported to flourish. Rooted in our Christian values of Love, Growth, Courage and Community, we strive to create an environment where children feel valued, inspired and confident to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

We believe that children thrive when strong partnerships exist between home and school, and we are proud of the positive and inclusive community we have built together. Our pupils are confident, resilient and enthusiastic learners who embrace new challenges with curiosity and determination. Every member of staff plays a vital role in helping to create the welcoming and supportive environment that enables our children to succeed.

All about the role:

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, conscientious and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly and dedicated team with an immediate start. The role is for 3 hours per day (3.00pm-6.00pm) during term time, with additional hours available during the summer holidays to support a comprehensive deep clean of the school. This is an important position within our school community. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. They will share our commitment to creating a school where love and care are evident in every space, growth and learning can flourish, courage is encouraged, and our whole community feels valued and respected. The role will also include occasional responsibility for securing and locking the school site at the end of the day. If you are someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a supportive team and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking a committed and capable Cleaner who is/has:

• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently
• Previous cleaning experience (ideally in a school or similar setting)
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Awareness of health and safety procedures, including safe use of cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within the allocated hours
• Willingness to take responsibility for securing the premises when required
• Flexible and willing to support additional cleaning duties during holiday periods
• Positive attitude and a commitment to contributing to a safe, welcoming school environment
• Able to work as part of a team and take pride in their role within the school community

In return we offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Commitment to professional development
• A school where children ‘love to learn through building friendship and faith’
• A Good Ofsted with Outstanding Personal Development (December 2024)
• A happy, caring Christian Ethos where everyone is valued (Excellent SIAMS Inspection March 2019)

Closing date (and time): Noon on 12th November 2026

Interview date: 19th November 2026

Commencement date: As soon as possible after interview and necessary checks

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.