Cleaner

The working hours for this role are expected to be Thursday and Friday, 15:30 - 17:30, 4 hours per week. The start date for this role is Thursday, 16th April 2026. The number of working weeks per year is to be confirmed.

Chirton C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cleaner. 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.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include vacuuming and mopping floors, dusting and wiping surfaces, and ensuring all designated areas are kept clean, tidy, and hygienic. You will be responsible for emptying litter and recycling bins and disposing of waste in accordance with school procedures. You will clean staff and children's facilities, including toilets, wash areas, and communal spaces, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times. You will also replenish cleaning supplies where required. You will be responsible for identifying and reporting any potential hazards or maintenance concerns on the school site and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure a safe environment. You will work as part of the wider school team and have the opportunity to support and uphold the aims, ethos, and values of the school, helping to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

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.

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.