School Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cleaner
- Permanent
- 10 hours per week (some flexibility)
- Grade 1 Point 3 - £20,812 per annum pro rata
- £10.79 per hour
- All Year-round post but flexibility for term time only possible
- Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking to appoint a friendly, approachable and reliable Cleaner to work at The Mendip School, a school for children aged 4-19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Speech Language and Communication Needs.
The post holder’s responsibilities will be to work alongside our current cleaning team, under the supervision of the site manager undertaking general cleaning duties throughout the site in classrooms, corridors, offices and other communal areas. You will need to be able to work to a high standard, be approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to providing a quality service.
The role is contracted to 10 hours per week made up of:
- two hours between 3-6pm on Mondays - Thursdays
and
- two hours between 3-5.30pm on Fridays
We welcome applicants who want to work either term time only or all year round. However, we do require an amount of flexibility in the school holidays, and for cover when required.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we have to offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
All applications should be made via MyNewTerm
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £10.79 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Cleaner roles across The Mendip School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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