Cleaning Operative

£12.85 per hour (subject to the April 2026 pay increase). In addition, you are paid for 26 days holiday per year.

The governors are looking to recruit a cleaner to join our premises team in a large, thriving primary school in Teignmouth. The successful applicant will be self‑motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated and understand the connection between the role and outcomes for children. They will be keen to demonstrate a sense of pride in the work they undertake and improve it for the benefit of our school community.

Hazeldown Primary School is a friendly school that provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment where our pupils can develop into successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We aim to give our children opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Hardworking.
• An efficient, precise worker with an eye for detail.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Someone with experience of cleaning in a public environment (preferable but not essential).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre‑recruitment checks.

• Occupational Group:
  Teaching – Primary & Early Years
• Job Term:
  Permanent
• Appointment Type:
  Part Time Term Time
• Hours:
  
  20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 3:15pm – 7:15pm), 40 weeks per annum (term time plus one week in the summer holiday).