School Cleaner

Job Overview

The working hours for this role are expected to be 18.75 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. 15:00 - 18:45, Monday to Friday. The start date for this role is 08 June 2026.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated School Cleaner to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

You will be providing a high-quality cleaning service to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for staff and students. The role involves routine cleaning duties, including waste removal, floor care, surface cleaning, and the daily sanitation of toilets and wash areas using appropriate equipment and cleaning products. You will safely operate cleaning machinery, handle cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety guidance, and replenish consumable supplies as needed. The post holder will also monitor stock levels, maintain clean and organised storage areas, and ensure all equipment is used and maintained in accordance with safety procedures. Working closely with colleagues, you will support the wider school team, demonstrate flexibility, and contribute positively to a collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will be dependable, organised, and able to communicate effectively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality. Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and health and safety practices are desirable, along with a willingness to undertake further training.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

Attached Documents

• Candidate Briefing Pack.pdf (1.24MB)
• School Cleaner - June 2026.pdf (280.88KB)
• EQUA Mead Safeguarding and CP Policy Academic Year 2025 - 26.pdf (327.81KB)
• Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf (226.76KB)
• Referencing Guidelines.pdf (94.42KB)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4EB, United Kingdom

We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.

We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.

We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.

We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.

We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.

The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.

“Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school.” Ofsted June 2023