About this role
Post: Cleaner
Location: High Street Primary, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade B Pt 3; £25,614
Actual Annual Salary Range: £6,426
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 10 Hrs per week, Monday to Friday
High Street Primary Academy is seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a real difference in a school community by helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
About the Role
As a Cleaner, you will undertake a range of cleaning duties across the school, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Working as part of an established team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the academy and support our commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with the school's cleaning schedule.
- Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
- Report equipment faults and health and safety concerns to the relevant supervisor.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the school.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support changes to daily routines when required.
- Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and Trust policies.
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who have:
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and health and safety practices.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, reliable and professional approach to work.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
About the School
High Street Primary is a small and rapidly improving academy, with a warm, caring and friendly ethos, with a PAN of 210 pupils plus a nursery. The school recently formed a federation with Millbay Academy.
Our vision is clear: every child matters, every day. We ensure our school allows every child to achieve their full potential - we work tirelessly and collaboratively as a High Street team to offer all children the opportunity to meet their aspirations beyond expectations.
High Street is a small community school with approximately 130 children on roll from age two to age eleven. We work with external agencies and all stakeholders to ensure we offer our community the support and commitment they deserve. We have a wonderful team of teaching and non-teaching staff and we pride ourselves on the caring relationships we have built between all of the members of our ‘school family’.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles,
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 1st November 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 5th November 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.