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eTeach UK Limited; Axminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Voluntary pension contributions

Continuing professional development

Wellbeing provision

Flexible working

Personal Day (after 1 year)

Free car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Axe Valley Academy in Axminster is seeking a high-quality, enthusiastic School Cleaner to join a dedicated team. The role is 17.5 hours per week across 41 weeks per year, with a pro rata salary of £25,614 (gross actual £10,936) and an hourly rate of £13.28.

Closing date is 5 October 2026, with the appointment as soon as possible. The school values its SEND provision and aims to improve life chances for vulnerable students while offering development and wellbeing support within a collaborative

Qualifications

• High quality, enthusiastic applicant sought.

Job description

School Cleaner Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Scale Point : NJC Scale Point 3 Salary : £25,614 pro rata (£10,936 gross actual) (£13.28 per hour) Responsible to : School Business Manager/Cleaning Supervisor From : As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 (8am) Interviews : date to be confirmed We are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic School Cleaner. If you have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people and want to join a team of highly dedicated staff, then we would love to hear from you.

Axe Valley is a wonderful school to work in, with brilliant students who deserve the best from staff. We are proud of our Ofsted Good judgement but have the vision to drive for even greater things in the future. Axe Valley is well respected in the local community. We have higher than national average numbers of students on the SEND register as a result of a strong SEND provision and we pride ourselves on the high standards of behaviour that are in place across the school. The success of vulnerable students is at the heart of our self evaluation. We are excited to continue to improve and are looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable students.

One of the thirteen schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 790 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in East Devon, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.

This is a really exciting post for a candidate who wants to make a difference to our students.

We can offer :-

Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.

Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.

Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.

Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.

Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.

Flexible working opportunities.

Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance (applicable after one years' service)Free car parking.Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR Co-ordinator) on 01297 32146