School Cleaner

The working hours for this role are expected to be 20 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. 15:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday. The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

Join Lavington School as a Cleaner and help maintain a safe, welcoming and high-quality environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Based on site for 20 hours per week (3:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday), you will play an important role in ensuring school facilities are clean, hygienic and well-presented. Duties include cleaning classrooms and communal areas, mopping and vacuuming floors, emptying bins, and maintaining washroom facilities. You will safely use a range of cleaning equipment and approved cleaning products in line with health and safety procedures. The role also involves replenishing consumable supplies, monitoring stock levels and keeping storage areas organised. We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual with good knowledge of cleaning practices and equipment. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a supportive site team. Strong communication skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to high standards are essential. Experience in a cleaning role is desirable, and experience within a school environment would be an advantage. Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. 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.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

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. 

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.