Cleaner

CLEANER

Hours: 22 hours per week Monday - Wednesday 7:30am to 12:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 11:30 & Friday 7:30am to 10:30am

Salary: MNSP 1 - SCP 3-4 £13,085 - £13,290 per annum Actual Salary for Term Time plus inset days (Full time equivalent £25,614 - £26,016)

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

Welcome to Notton House Academy. We are sure you are excited about learning more about the wonderful educational and residential provision that we provide to vulnerable young people aged 8-19. Pupils with an EHCP (Educational and Health Care Plan) are referred to Notton House due to their specific social and emotional needs. Many of our young people have experienced adverse childhood experiences, others have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, and many have speech, language, and communication needs; but all of our young people require a bespoke and therapeutic programme, in order to be happy, to achieve and succeed, and to eventually, to lead a healthy, and independent life.

Notton House is situated in leafy Wiltshire, between Chippenham and Lacock. The site itself is stunning, with huge grounds, a forest school area, poly tunnel and raised gardening beds for each class, an outdoor gym, and low level traversing wall. Inside the Grade II listed building, are 39 bedrooms, many with en-suites, a cinema room, a fitness suite, a sensory room, and a gaming suite. The art room, food technology suite, and lower school classes, including a private sensory garden, are also situated within the ‘old’ building. Within the purpose built and more modern education block, there are a number of classrooms, a sensory room, a science lab, a library, and a music room. Finally, there are two independent living houses for pupils who can demonstrate they are moving towards adulthood and independence, and who can be trusted to budget, cook, clean, and take care of themselves and others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled cleaning duties across designated areas (vacuuming, mopping, dusting and polishing furniture and fittings).
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and materials in line with procedures.
• Empty waste bins and safely transport waste to designated compounds.
• Replenish essential hygiene consumables (soap, toilet paper, hand towels).
• Report any maintenance or safety concerns to the line manager.
• Record keeping of supplies. Informing office when additional supplies are required.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a busy, friendly team.
• Physical capability to undertake active work (bending, lifting, stretching and operating machinery).
• A reliable, adaptable and approachable attitude.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and use basic electronic devices for communication.

Commitment to safeguarding child welfare and adhering to Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities policies.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a professional cleaning or school setting.

What can we offer you?

There are many advantages to working for us - access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To arrange a visit please contact the school.

Safeguarding Statement

Notton House Academy and Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Pay: £13,085.00-£13,290.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person