School Cleaner

Kingdown School; Warminster; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Kingdown School in Warminster is seeking a part-time School Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors and staff areas. The role runs 15 hours per week, 3pm–6pm, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year including teacher training days and holiday weeks.

Applicants should be flexible and able to work well within a team. The successful candidate will join a supportive school environment under Acorn Education Trust, with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who can perform a physically demanding role.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, organised and able to work with a variety of staff.
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong team player spirit are essential.
• A positive, flexible can-do attitude and the ability to work with limited supervision are required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, mostly during school term times and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school (classrooms, corridors, toilets, halls, offices and staffrooms).

Skills

Physically capable

Self-motivated

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible attitude

Work under pressure

Job description

Kingdown School is looking to appoint a School Cleaner on a permanent, part-time basis, to support in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school; including classrooms, corridors, toilet cubicles, halls, offices and staffrooms.

Working Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week, 3pm until 6pm, Monday – Friday, 41 weeks per year, school term time, plus teacher training days and two weeks during the school holidays). Required: November 2026.

Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can a do a job that is physically demanding;
• Is self-motivated, organised and consistent;
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of staff;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible can-do attitude;
• Has a desire to work flexible hours, mostly during school term times;
• Takes pride in doing a job well and to a high standard;
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 19th October 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.