School Cleaner (Part-Time) – Term Time Only
Location: Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Working Pattern: 10 hours per week
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent, 39 Working Weeks Per Year (Primarily Term Time Only)
Proposed Start Date: First week of September 2026 (subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks)
Job Overview
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented School Cleaner to join our team, working at a local school in Hilperton, Trowbridge.
This is a permanent role based on 39 working weeks per year.
The role is primarily term time only and includes an annual summer deep clean during the school holidays.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout your designated areas of the school.
Primary duties will include cleaning classrooms and washrooms, vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning classroom sinks and sanitary facilities, wiping internal glass and high-touch surfaces, emptying bins, replenishing consumables such as hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper, and maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout your designated areas of the school.
You will work independently within your designated area of the school, so we are looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated and able to manage their own workload while maintaining excellent cleaning standards. Full training and ongoing support will be provided by the Clay & Co. Facilities Group management team.
As this role is carried out within a live school environment, you will regularly interact with teaching staff and other authorised personnel. A friendly, professional and respectful approach is expected at all times.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a positive attitude and is committed to delivering an excellent cleaning service.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean designated areas of the school, including classrooms, corridors, offices and washrooms.
- Vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
- Clean classroom sinks, washrooms, toilets and other sanitary facilities.
- Clean and disinfect touchpoints, desks, furniture and other surfaces.
- Wipe internal glass and remove marks where required.
- Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
- Replenish consumables, including hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
- Follow company policies and health and safety procedures at all times.
- Report any maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns to your supervisor.
Working Hours
- 10 contracted hours per week.
- 39 working weeks per year (primarily term time only).
- The annual summer deep clean is carried out during the school holidays. Dates and working hours for the 2027 summer deep clean will be confirmed in advance.
Pay
- £12.85 per hour.
- Permanent contract based on 39 working weeks per year.
- Pay is based on your contracted hours over 39 working weeks per year and is calculated on a pro rata basis.
What We're Looking For
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.
- A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Willingness to learn and follow cleaning procedures and safe systems of work.
- Friendly, professional and respectful when interacting with teaching staff, colleagues and other authorised personnel.
- Full training will be provided.
Please Note
As part of our recruitment process, we do not publish the name of the school within our job adverts. This helps protect our client schools and forms part of our standard recruitment process.
Interviews are initially held at our office. Applicants who are invited to interview will be provided with the name and location of the school during their interview.
To protect the privacy and security of our client schools, we are unable to disclose the school's identity or location before the interview stage, including on request.
Safeguarding
Clay & Co. Facilities Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon:
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks.
- An Enhanced DBS check.
- Two satisfactory employment references, including your current or most recent employer where possible.
- Confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Permanent part-time employment.
- Competitive pro rata pay.
- Company pension.
- Full induction and training.
- Uniform, PPE and all cleaning equipment provided.
- On-site parking.
- Ongoing support from an experienced management team.
- Opportunities to develop and progress within a growing facilities management company.
If you're reliable, take pride in your work and enjoy working independently while delivering high standards of cleaning, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Location:
- Trowbridge, Wiltshire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
