School Cleaner

Midsomer Norton Primary; Taunton; Hybride; GBP 13 000 - 14 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye tests for VDU users

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Résumé du poste

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School in Taunton is hiring a part-time cleaner. You will perform cleaning tasks to a high standard across designated areas, using appropriate equipment and following safety procedures.

The role is term time only with additional inset days and holiday weeks as directed. The post includes benefits such as a local government pension scheme, sick pay, cycle-to-work and eye tests for VDU users.

Qualifications

• Experience in school cleaning or similar environment preferred.
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Responsabilités

• Carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard in designated areas.

Connaissances

Cleaning equipment operation

Carpet cleaning

Waste handling

Formation

DBS check

Outils

Floor buffer

Rota wash

Industrial carpet cleaner

Description du poste

# School CleanerEmployer: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £12532 - £12729Posted: 5th November 2026Expires: 19th November 2026 07:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582738Job Reference: 3139-051126* Share :* PrintRole: CleanerLocation: Danesfield School, WillitonStart Date: As Soon As Possible (Pending Safer Recruitment Checks)Closing Date: 19th November 2026Interview Date: 23rd November 2026Hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday, plus 5 inset days plus 2 weeks during holidays as directed. Working a total of 41 weeks per year.Salary: Grade 1, Scale Point Range 3-4 . £13.28 - £13.48 per hour (full time equivalent £25614 - £26016 per annum) Actual salary £12532 - £12729.Brief explanation of the role: To fulfil a schedule of cleaning tasks, ensuring a high standard of cleaning in designated locations, using appropriate equipment.The main duties and responsibilities are:To carry out all tasks as directed by the caretaker, ensuring that the required standards and quality levels are maintained.To correctly use mechanical cleaning equipment ie. Floor buffer, rota wash and industrial carpet cleanerTo correctly handle and use cleaning materials in accordance with recommended proceduresTo emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated waste compoundTo mop floors either dry or wetTo Vacuum and “spot” clean carpeted areasTo dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards/lockers, radiators, shelves and fittingsTo replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls) as requiredTo undertake special cleaning programmes as directed to include wall washing or inside window pane cleaningCleaners employed in food technology areas are required to clean cookers and work surface areasTerm time only staff - There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Cleaner JD (1)### Safeguarding Statement:*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.**We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.*