School Cleaner

Acorn Education Trust; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingdown School in Warminster is seeking a School Cleaner on a permanent, part-time basis to uphold high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, corridors, toilets, halls, offices and staffrooms.

Working hours are 15 hours per week, 3pm–6pm, Monday–Friday, 41 weeks per year (term time plus training days and two holiday weeks). Salary is £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum). Start date: November 2026.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding work within a school environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good interpersonal communication with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in classrooms, corridors, toilets, halls, offices and staffrooms.
• Carry out cleaning tasks to schedule and ensure safety and hygiene.
• Report maintenance or health-and-safety concerns to line manager.

Skills

Physically fit

Self-motivated

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

# School CleanerEmployer: Kingdown SchoolLocation: Warminster, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum)Posted: 9th October 2026Expires: 19th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1578849Job Reference: KID26-27-5* Share :* Print**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.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack.** If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01985-215551**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.*### AttachmentsKID26-27-5 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*