Cleaner

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust in Torquay, United Kingdom, is seeking a school Cleaner to join the Premises Team. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across classrooms and facilities.

You will perform tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and restocking supplies while following health and safety procedures. A collaborative approach and good communication with colleagues are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Shares our values and takes pride in creating a clean, safe environment.
• Has high standards and is committed to maintaining cleanliness.
• Open to feedback and keen to develop skills as part of a supportive team.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a school setting.
• Kind, patient, flexible, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff.
• Organised, proactive and works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices, and shared areas are clean, safe, and ready for learning each day.
• Carry out cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, emptying bins, and replenishing supplies.
• Help maintain a hygienic environment that supports students’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow established cleaning routines and health & safety procedures, including safe use of equipment and materials.
• Be aware of the needs of different areas of the school and report any issues—such as damage, hazards, or shortages to the Premises Manager.
• Work collaboratively with the site team to ensure the school remains a welcoming and well‑maintained place for all.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Clear communicator

Flexible

Organised

Proactive

Job description

The school is now looking to appoint Cleaners to join our Premises Team, we are looking for someone who:

Shares our values and takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for every student.

Has high standards and is committed to maintaining excellent levels of cleanliness across the school.

Is open to feedback and keen to develop their skills as part of a supportive team.

Is reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a school setting.

Is kind, patient, flexible, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff.

Is organised, proactive, and works well as part of a team. The Successful Candidate Will: Ensure classrooms, corridors, toilets, offices, and shared areas are clean, safe, and ready for learning each day.

Carry out cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, emptying bins, and replenishing supplies.

Help maintain a hygienic environment that supports students’ physical and emotional wellbeing.

Follow established cleaning routines and health & safety procedures, including safe use of equipment and materials.

Be aware of the needs of different areas of the school and report any issues—such as damage, hazards, or shortages to the Premises Manager.

Work collaboratively with the site team to ensure the school remains a welcoming and well‑maintained place for all.