Job Description

Salary: £24,296 (37 hours, full time equivalent)

Hours of work: 3-6pm, 5 days per week, term time only (including Inset days; 39 weeks) plus 30 hours (to be agreed) during the summer holiday for the deep clean.

Contract type: Permanent

A bit about us:

Sarum St Paul’s is a happy, nurturing and aspirational school where every child is supported to reach their full potential—intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. We believe this is best achieved through strong partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. We are immensely proud of our children and all they accomplish; they reflect our ethos as confident, secure and resilient learners who embrace challenge and approach each day with curiosity and enthusiasm as part of their journey of discovery and understanding.

Sarum St Paul’s is seeking to appoint a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our friendly and dedicated team with an immediate start. This role is for 3 hours per day (3–6pm) during term time, with additional hours required in the summer holidays to support a thorough deep clean of the school. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff, and will occasionally be responsible for securing and locking up the school site at the end of the day. This is an important role within our school community, supporting the smooth running of our happy and industrious learning environment.

All about the role:

We are seeking a committed and capable Cleaner who is/has:

• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently
• Previous cleaning experience (ideally in a school or similar setting)
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Awareness of health and safety procedures, including safe use of cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within the allocated hours
• Willingness to take responsibility for securing the premises when required
• Flexible and willing to support additional cleaning duties during holiday periods
• Positive attitude and a commitment to contributing to a safe, welcoming school environment
• Able to work as part of a team and take pride in their role within the school community

In return we offer………

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Commitment to professional development
• A school where children ‘love to learn through building friendship and faith’
• A Good Ofsted with Outstanding Personal Development (December 2024)
• A happy, caring Christian Ethos where everyone is valued (Excellent SIAMS Inspection March 2019)

Find out more and apply:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 01722 336459 or email admin@sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

To apply online please download the application formthen click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed forms and covering letter online.
Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Noon on 17th April 2026

Interview date: 23rd or 24th April 2026 (tbc)

Commencement date: As soon as possible after interview and necessary checks.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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