School Cleaner

Job Title: School Cleaner

Job Location: Acorn School, Winkleigh EX19 8EY

Salary: £12.30 per hour – Part Time

Part-Time: Either 20 hours per week (52 weeks per year) or 30 hours per week (39.2 weeks per year), Monday to Friday, with afternoon shifts available between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.

Contract Type: Permanent

Do you take pride in making spaces shine? Do you believe a clean, fresh environment can brighten someone’s whole day?

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Cleaner to join our amazing team at Acorn School, someone who knows that cleanliness isn’t just about appearance but about creating a space where children can thrive and Team Members can do their best work.

Your role is essential. The work you do each day helps shape the heart of our school. From spotless classrooms that help children focus, to fresh and hygienic toilets that make pupils feel cared for, to tidy Team Members areas that support our teachers. You’ll be making a real difference.

We believe every child deserves to learn in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. As our School Cleaner, you’ll be one of the unsung heroes who helps make that possible every single day.

A day in the life of a Cleaner will involve:

• Keep all areas of the school clean and tidy, including classrooms, kitchen, toilets, reception, offices, and shared spaces
• Make sure everything meets high hygiene standards, and comply with Health & Safety
• Being a helpful and happy part of the school team
• Inform Maintenance of any repairs or safety concerns

To be a successful Cleaner, you’ll need to:

• Work well and cooperate with education team members in a busy environment.
• A positive attitude and a passion for cleanliness.
• Be supportive, flexible, and committed to achieving great results.
• Experience in a cleaning role is preferred but not essential, you’ll be required to carry out physical cleaning tasks.

In return for your time, you’ll get:

• Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday after a year!
• Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
• Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
• Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
• DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
• After 12 months service - You’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary.

Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.