Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Cleaner Orchard Manor School, Dawlish (EX7) | Part of the Special Partnership Trust

Hours:

15 hours per week, 06:30am - 09:30am Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year (term time, INSET days, plus 2 weeks)

Salary: £25208 FTE per annum, £13.07 per hour

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at midnight

At Orchard Manor School, we are proud to be a genuinely inclusive community where every pupil is recognised, valued and supported to feel a true sense of belonging. Our ethos is rooted in our core values of respect, relationships, kindness, community, and health & happiness, which are evident in everything we do and the way we work together each day.

We are a specialist setting with an outstanding residential provision, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with autism, communication and interaction needs, as well as additional learning needs. Everything we do is centred around the child. By building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals, we create a safe and nurturing environment where young people feel understood, respected and empowered to thrive.

A significant part of our curriculum focuses on Communication, Language & Literature, delivered through a Total Communication approach. We recognise that communication is fundamental to wellbeing - supporting pupils’ health and happiness, enabling them to express themselves, build connections, and fully engage with the world around them.

Orchard Manor School is looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our friendly and committed team. This is an important role in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide a professional and reliable cleaning service across the school site, working as part of the cleaning team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

The role will include:

• undertaking a set daily cleaning programme across the school;
• cleaning classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, facilities and shared areas;
• preparing and cleaning rooms for meetings;
• carrying out periodic deep-cleaning tasks, including carpets, floors, windows, light fittings, walls, blinds and upholstery;
• operating cleaning equipment and machinery safely and appropriately;
• ensuring cloakrooms and facilities are stocked with soap, towels and other supplies; maintaining adequate stocks of cleaning materials;
• undertaking emergency cleaning when required;
• reporting any defects, concerns or security issues to the Site Supervisor or Line Manager;
• acting as a joint key holder and supporting the security of the site, including alarm procedures;
• following all relevant rules, regulations and procedures, including Health and Safety and COSHH

There may be a need to lift or move items of equipment as part of the role. The successful candidate will be expected to assess whether this can be done safely or whether support or additional equipment is required.

We are looking for someone who:

• takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness;
• is reliable, flexible and able to work well as part of a team;
• has good interpersonal skills;
• can work safely and follow procedures;
• understands the importance of confidentiality and professional conduct;
• is committed to supporting a clean and safe environment for pupils and staff.

Previous cleaning experience in a school or similar environment is desirable. Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations would also be an advantage.

At Orchard Manor School and the Special Partnership Trust, we are committed to supporting both our pupils and our staff.

We offer:

• a competitive salary;
• attractive terms and conditions, including holidays;
• eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• family-friendly policies;
• local and national discount schemes and initiatives;
• continued professional development support;
• support for staff wellbeing;
• the opportunity to work as part of the largest SEN provider in the county.

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

We warmly encourage informal visits so you can experience our school community and values in action. If you would like to get a feel of our school do have a look at our social media pages too - we are on Facebook, Instagram and X . Our website is

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here:
Safeguarding Policy Webpage. This role falls under KCSIE regulated activities and as such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.