North Petherton Community Primary School

Somerset County Council; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in North Petherton is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain clean spaces for children and staff. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The role includes cleaning classrooms, kitchen areas, and undertaking deep cleans during school holidays. Candidates must have prior cleaning experience, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Undertake various cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, and washing.
• Ensure classrooms and general areas are clean and ready for use.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchen areas and washrooms.
• Provide cleaning of walls and glass surfaces.
• Use provided cleaning machinery and products.
• Empty bins daily and manage waste disposal.
• Ensure lights are off and areas are secure at the end of duties.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holidays.
• Safeguard children's welfare in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning tasks

Knowledge of H&S related to cleaning tasks

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Organised and methodical work approach

Ability to act on own initiative

Flexibility and personal responsibility

Willingness to participate in training

Maintain confidentiality

Job description

Closing in 5 days (12 January 2026 9:00 am)

Job details

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Employer: North Petherton Community Primary School

Location: North Petherton, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Closing date: 12 January 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

This is a fixed-term role initially to 31 August 2026. You will be working Monday to Friday from 3:30-5pm. A perfect role for someone who still wants to be home in time to cook tea!

You will work during school term-time, plus some days during the school holidays support with deep cleans to really get stuck in to all those cobwebs, nooks and crannies!

What will I be doing?

Thank you for taking the time to have a look at this great opportunity in our lovely school!

Could you be our next Mrs Hinch or Stacey Solomon?! We are looking for someone who is dedicated to helping us maintain clean spaces for our children and staff to work in.

• Undertake various cleaning tasks, i.e. high and low dusting, brushing, polishing, mopping and washing
• Ensure all classrooms and general areas are clean, clear of refuse and ready for use
• Ensure that kitchen areas, washrooms and toilets are cleaned to hygiene standards required
• Provide appropriate cleaning of walls and glass surfaces
• Use machinery and products provided such as vacuum cleaner, disinfectants, sanitizers, shampoo carpets, sprays, mops etc.
• Ensure all bins are emptied daily and waste delivered to the collection point
• Ensure that lights are switched off, windows closed and doors secured at the end of each duty
• During the school holidays, work with the team to carry out a deep clean of required areas
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with statutory requirements

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning tasks
• Knowledge of H&S related to cleaning tasks and equipment (e.g. COSHH)
• Able to work effectively and supportively as a member of the team
• Able to work in an organised and methodical manner
• Able to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and personal responsibility
• Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities
• Able to maintain confidentiality on all school matters

Supporting documents and information

Please take a look at the job description for more information and send an application form to [e-mail]. If you have any questions about the role please call the school.

Shortlisting date: 12 January 2026

Interview date: 15 January 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

This post requires an enhanced criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure.

The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions) Order 1975 which requires you to reveal any information concerning spent or unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings excluding youth cautions, youth reprimands and youth warnings.