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Cleaner

Salary £24,796
Location St. George's C of E Infant and Nursery School, Bideford
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Salary: NJC Grade A3 £24,796 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) 

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is £9,050 (A3) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment) 

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 15 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Monday to Friday) 

St. George's C of E Infant School are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our school community. 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 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 19th August 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 24th August 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 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.

The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:

  • 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

St George’s C of E (VA) Infant and Nursery School work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school. We aim to provide a safe, purposeful, stimulating and aspirational learning environment, in which we respect all faiths, languages and cultures.

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