[260624I] Cleaner at ACE Bretonside
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NJC Grade B Pt 3-4
About this Role
Post: Cleaner
Location: ACE Bretonside, Martinsgate, Bretonside, Plymouth, PL4 0AT
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade B Pt 3-4, £24,796 - £25,185
Actual Salary Range: £7,936 - £8,061
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 12.5 Hrs per week,
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role
To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACE Schools Applicant Pack
Principle Purpose of the Role
To undertake general duties necessary to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities.
As well as the core responsibilities detailed above, other key areas of accountabilities and tasks include:
Key Duties
To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school’s cleaning schedule.
To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Site Assistant (or other nominated supervisor)
To observe health and safety and security requirements.
To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Head Teacher.
To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school
To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.
To undertake other duties as directed and commensurate with the grading of the role.
To follow agreed policies for communications in the school. There will be regular contact with the supervisors and other cleaning staff regarding cleaning duties. There will also be general contact with other school staff.
To share the school’s commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrating it in your day-to-day work.
To perform your role, as part of a highly committed team and delivering your service in a way that helps the school achieve its strategic objectives and annual development and improvement plans - taking account of available resources.
To contribute to the evaluation and development of services across the school as part of the school’s ongoing self-assessment cycle.
The job involves working within recognised procedures. The post holder will have access to a supervisor or manager for advice and guidance
The job holder has no regular supervisory responsibility for staff but may assist in work familiarisation of peers and new recruits.
About the School
Welcome to ACE schools. At ACE we are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.
Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals.
Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field.
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, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit those who can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
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 recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 6th July 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 14th July 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.
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Contact Details
Recruitment Team
07759365064
recruitment@reachsouth.org
ACE Bretonside
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