Cleaning Operative

The King's School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 25 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 15:30-20:30) 41 weeks per year, term time (to include 75 hours Easter/Summer holiday work, at mutually agreeable times but will be between 08:00-16:00 Monday–Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.88 per hour. Sick pay included.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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 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.

Please contact Mrs. Pocock at recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk for further details or see our website and apply online. This is a rolling advert and applications will be considered as they are received. Previous applicants need not apply.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cleaning Operative - Letter from Headteacher.pdf - 67.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Cleaning Operative - Job Description.pdf - 75.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About The King's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The King's School website
• Email address: recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01404 812982
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-school-ottery-st-mary

Academy - Comprehensive 11-18 school

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