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Cleaners

Salary £24,796
Location Devon
Contract Casual
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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.

Salary: NJC Grade A3 £12.85 per hour inclusive of holiday pay, £24,796 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) 

Working Pattern: These are casual roles. General working hours are between 3pm and 7pm.

The Harbour Schools Partnership are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaners to support our schools across North and Mid Devon. This role is essential in helping us maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. 

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 clean, safe and positive environments for our school communities. 

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

Please indicate on your application form which areas/schools you are interested in working in.

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 1st September 2026, interviews will be held the following week. 

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 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 is to deliver excellence through collaboration to realise the right of every child to flourish.

  • Valued by stakeholders
  • Recognised by external partners
  • Parents’ choice
  • Children’s choice
  • Outstanding outcomes

  • The right work/life balance
  • Strong leadership pathways
  • Outstanding staff development
  • Strong cultural integrity
  • Enhanced terms and conditions

  • Supporting Schools regionally
  • Intelligently contributing to national agendas
  • Schools are central to the community
  • Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
  • Preparing children for a multi-cultural world

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

The Harbour Schools Partnership, a guiding light for education.

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