Hours: 15 hours per week (2pm – 5pm), with flexible working during school holidays
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £14.09 per hour (FTE £23,952, Col1 scale)
Reporting to: Estates Manager
Main Purpose
We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our school team. You’ll play a key role in helping us provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. Whether you’ve worked in a school before or not, if you take pride in a job well done and have a great work ethic, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of our site team—or occasionally working independently—you’ll be responsible for:
- Daily cleaning of classrooms, toilets, corridors and shared spaces
- Sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing surfaces
- Emptying and sanitising bins
- Replenishing cleaning supplies (e.g. soap, toilet paper)
- Reporting any maintenance or damage issues you notice
- Following health and safety guidance, including safe use of cleaning equipment
- Carrying out deeper cleaning tasks during school holidays
- Occasionally, you may help with other duties under the guidance of the Estates Manager.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in cleaning (any setting)
- A strong attention to detail and pride in your work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- A positive attitude and friendly approach
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
- A valued role where you make a visible difference every day
- Flexibility during school holidays
- On-the-job training and support available
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding and respectful environment
If you have questions or would like more information, please get in touch with us.
Colyton Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.