Cleaning Operative

Teaching Vacancies; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive school in Ottery St Mary is seeking an enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join their cleaning team. Experience in cleaning methods is preferred but not required, as training will be provided. Candidates will ensure high cleanliness standards and have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role promotes a commitment to safeguarding students and requires enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in various cleaning methods preferred but not required.
• Training provided as needed.
• Ability to maintain hygienic and general cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Join the in-house cleaning team and maintain cleanliness.
• Training will be provided for all required duties.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join our in-house team of around 10 cleaning staff. The successful candidate does not need specific experience as training can be given but will preferably have experience in various cleaning methods including hygienic and general cleaning to a very high standard. You will be provided with a uniform.

Responsibilities

The description does not list specific duties beyond the role of Cleaning Operative. Training will be provided as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in various cleaning methods including hygienic and general cleaning to a very high standard is preferred but not required as training can be given.

• You will be provided with a uniform.

Benefits

All King’s School support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefit scheme, under which the school contributes 19.6% of an individual’s salary.

About the School

The King’s School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of "Achievement for All" encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.

Further details about the role

Please contact Mrs. Pocock at [e-mail] for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 9am on Wednesday 1st October 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 6th 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.