Cleaner

Mill Ford School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP, following successful completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,947.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £8111

Cleaner job summary

Description - Cleaner

Salary Scale Grade A point 2 FTE £25,947: Actual Salary per annum £8,111 (figures correct from 01 April 2026)

12 hours per week (15:30-18:00 Monday-Friday) - 42 weeks per year (3 weeks in school holiday periods); permanent

Mill Ford is a school with a specialism in meeting the needs of children and young adults aged 3-19 with complex needs, including severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and autistic spectrum conditions.

We are a friendly, child-centered, outstanding school where staff work tirelessly to provide each child and young person a safe space to learn and thrive so that they can develop skills and knowledge for life now and in the future.

We are seeking to appoint a cleaner to undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the school:

Undertake cleaning in line with specified standards

Areas to be cleaned are determined by the line-manager according to need, including cover, on a rota basis

Operate/use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials following appropriate training

Store allocated equipment and materials safely and securely

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

Handle cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations

Collect and dispose of waste

Refill and replace soap, towels and other consumables

Undertake specialised cleaning programs during school closures or other designated periods

Demonstrate cleaning duties or routines to new or less experienced staff

Applicants should be aware that this role is physically demanding and requires a good standard of physical fitness.

Safeguarding:

Mill Ford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, in accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will also be completed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mill Ford School is fully committed to keeping our pupils safe. Safeguarding means keeping everyone safe from harm such as abuse, bullying, discrimination, hate crimes or harassment, including child on child sexual harassment and abuse. Safeguarding also includes keeping children and young people safe from on line abuse, bullying and risks to their health and safety.

More information on safeguarding at Mill Ford School can be found on our website at: https://www.millfordschool.co.uk/important-documents/safeguarding

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS application as part of our pre-employment checks as well as participating in a rolling programme of regular safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mill Ford School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mill Ford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mill-ford-school

Mill Ford is a school with a specialism in meeting the needs of children and young adults aged 3-19 with complex needs, including severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and autistic spectrum conditions.
We are a friendly, child-centered school where staff work tirelessly to provide each child and young person with an individual and exciting curriculum that ensures pupils develop skills and knowledge for life now and in the future. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring our pupils aspire to be the best they can, are able to contribute to society, develop their communication and social skills, enjoy learning and have a strong sense of self. We ensure pupils can achieve these things independently in a nurturing environment, where they feel safe enough to take risks.

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