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Cleaner

Salary £25,614
Location South Brent Primary School, Totnes
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Salary: NJC Grade A3 £25,614 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) 

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Monday to Friday) 

South Brent Primary School are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our school community. This role will be primarily based in the nursery, which is open 48 weeks of the year. 

About the Role 

As a Cleaner, you will ensure that designated areas of the school are kept clean, tidy and hygienic in line with school standards.  

Your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Cleaning, sweeping, mopping, washing and vacuuming 

  • Emptying bins and maintaining toilet and washroom areas 

  • Using cleaning equipment safely (full training provided) 

  • Reporting any maintenance issues or stock shortages 

  • Following health & safety and COSHH guidelines 

What We’re Looking For 

We are seeking someone who: 

  • Has experience in cleaning within workplaces such as schools, hospitals or leisure centres (desirable but not essential) 

  • Is trustworthy, hardworking and takes pride in their work 

  • Works well as part of a team and shows initiative 

  • Demonstrates confidentiality and supports the ethos of the school 

  • Experience using floor-cleaning machinery or knowledge of COSHH is desirable but not required—full training will be provided. 

Why Join Us? 

You’ll become part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing a clean, safe and positive environment for our school community. 

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and want to contribute to a vibrant school setting, we would love to hear from you. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th September 2026, interviews will be held on 2nd October 2026. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.  

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.

Our Vision

The school aspires to:

We are committed to developing a welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environment that will enable pupils to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

We are a school where staff, governors, and parents work actively together to ensure pupils receive a rich, inspiring, dynamic and engaging education.

We recognise that pupils bring different experiences, interests and strengths, which will influence the way they learn.

We nurture all individuals on their journey to achieve their full and unique potential.

We recognise and celebrate success in all aspects of school and community life.

Core Values

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

Confidence

Responsibility

Respect

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