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Buckfastleigh Primary School · Buckfastleigh · Devon

Job description

Cleaner

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cleaner to work with our Cleaning Supervisor to ensure our lovely school is kept clean and safe for our pupils, staff and visitors. Monday to Friday (3.00-5.30pm or 3.30pm to 6pm). Also to include a deep clean of the school during the Easter and Summer school holidays.

Duties will include cleaning, washing surfaces, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins and the cleaning of the designated areas which will include toilets, fixtures and fittings.

Candidates will be required to:

  • Work as part of a team, covering sickness when required.
  • Required to undertake a DBS check.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and welfare procedures
  • Report a shortfall of stock requirements to the Cleaning Supervisor
  • Advise the Cleaning Supervisor of any deficiencies in classrooms or corridors etc broken chairs, carpet rising
  • Follow Health and safety Guidelines, report faulty machinery and equipment to Site Manager
  • Be energetic, proactive, self-motivated and have attention to detail

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

As a Trust we promote flexible working and would consider a job share or flexible working for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References will be taken up before appointment.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

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About this school

Buckfastleigh Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
121
Avg teacher salary
£44,420
Pupil:teacher ratio
14.8:1
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD

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Salary
£12.85 - £12.85 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 June 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026

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