Cleaner

Chirton Church of England Primary School, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3QS

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
16 April 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The working hours for this role are expected to be Thursday and Friday, 15:30 - 17:30, 4 hours per week.
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-Term
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

'The Little School with a Big Heart'

Here at Chirton, every child is enabled to do their best in a supportive, loving and Christian environment. As a team, the happiness and success of each pupil is of great importance to us all and as a result, we truly believe, that they thrive on their learning journey with us!

All of our staff share this vision and recognise children as unique individuals with specific talents and needs.  We work tirelessly to provide a varied and engaging curriculum and a positive school experience. You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Chirton a special place indeed for children.

As well as our wonderful team of staff, we are very lucky to have continued support from parents, governors, our on-site preschool and the local community. Everyone is encouraged to play a part in the development of our school, thus leading us to more than triple in size in the last few years!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.