School Cleaner

Acorn Education Trust; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Pewsey is seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to uphold cleanliness standards within the school. This part-time role requires commitment for 20 hours per week, with duties including cleaning classrooms and communal areas. The successful candidate must be physically capable, self-motivated, and a strong team player. The role offers a supportive working environment within a passionate team dedicated to student success, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and progression

Clear induction procedure

Qualifications

• Ability to handle physically demanding work.
• Strong organizational skills and consistency.
• Effective communication with various staff.
• Ability to use initiative and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working hours during school term times.
• Pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness throughout the school facilities.
• Clean classrooms, corridors, and other areas as required.

Skills

Physically demanding work

Self-motivated

Good interpersonal skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

* School CleanerNEWFast Apply# School CleanerEmployerLocation: Pewsey, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £12.65 per hour (£24,414 pro rata per annum)Posted: 6th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 3rd March 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1533306Job Reference: PEW25-26-8Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1533306* Share :**Pewsey Vale School** is looking for a **School Cleaner** to join its dedicated team on a permanent basis and support in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.**Working Hours:** Part Time (20 hours per week, Monday – Friday from 1pm until 5pm, 41 weeks per year, school term time, includes teacher Training Days plus two weeks during the school holidays). **Required:** ASAP.Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.Cleaning duties will predominantly be carried out in the Design area of the school as well as classrooms, corridors, toilet cubicles, halls, offices and staffrooms, as required.**We are looking for someone who:*** Can 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: 01672-565000**Closing Date:** Friday 3rd March 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** TBC*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.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Pewsey Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Pewsey Vale SchoolPart of### Acorn Education Trust