Cleaner

Stamford Welland Academy

Start date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 additional days)

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our dedicated site team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.

About the role

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of cleaning duties across the school site to a high standard. This includes toilets, corridors, offices and communal areas, ensuring the academy remains a positive learning environment for all.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning toilets, offices and shared spaces
• Vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
• Replenishing cleaning supplies
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety standards

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
• Has a strong attention to detail
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Has a positive and flexible approach
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

· Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

· Cycle to work scheme

· Defined benefit local government pension scheme

· Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

· Free on-site parking

· Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/ 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 12th June 2026

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.