The posting
Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and inviting spaces? Do you enjoy being part of a friendly team where every role truly matters? Elburton Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Cleaner to join our supportive community.
As a School Cleaner, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our children have the best environment to learn, explore and thrive in. Your daily work will help keep classrooms, corridors and shared areas clean, hygienic and welcoming. This is a role where attention to detail and a positive attitude make a real difference, every single day.
At Elburton, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of our school family. We pride ourselves on being a caring, inclusive community where staff support each other, celebrate one another’s strengths, and share a genuine commitment to our children’s wellbeing.
The working pattern is Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm, although there is potential for flexibility for the right candidate.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Proud of delivering high standards
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Friendly, respectful and committed to supporting our school community
- Previous cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be appreciated, supported and truly part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.
About the School
At Elburton Primary School, we pride ourself on having happy, hardworking members of staff who always strive to provide the very best learning opportunities for all children. We are far more than simply an 'education establishment.' At Elburton all staff value all partners in the community and strive to make a difference every day.
Our primary goal is to deliver an exceptional education that fosters significant growth in both academic and personal development for every child. We aim to nurture children's natural curiosity, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning.
Elburton Primary is an inclusive, happy and ambitious learning environment. We empower our staff to make sure that all children can access our curriculum to allow every Elburton child to succeed.
Our core values are our foundations running through our curriculum, teaching and learning and behaviour. They have been developed and embedded with our staff and are very much part of everything we stand for at Elburton.
Safe - Together we will be caring and thoughtful in everything we do.
Inspire - Together we will not let disadvantages be an obstacle to success.
Pride - Together we take pride in everything and always do our best.
Flourish - Together we will achieve the best outcomes for all.
Respect - Together we will act with integrity and honesty.
Thank you for taking the time to consider joining our school community.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on 01752 660566.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
