Cleaner

VIAT; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is seeking a part-time Cleaner for East Borough Primary School. The role is 3.30pm–6.00pm during term time, with 42 holiday hours paid at £12.85 per hour. Duties include mopping, dusting and general cleaning tasks; DBS checks are required.

The candidate should have an eye for detail; training and supervision are provided. Immediate start with opportunity to join a dedicated cleaning team committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but training provided.
• Eye for detail required.
• Duties include mopping, dusting and bin emptying.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, toilets, dust surfaces and bins.
• Maintain hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Report any issues to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: £6,988 pa pro rata to the VIAT Living Wage (£24,791) £12.85 ph

Start Date: Immediate

Closing Date: 26 October 2026, 11am

Cleaner Required – East Borough Primary School

As soon as possible and the relevant recruitment checks have been undertaken

£6,988 pa pro rata to the VIAT Living Wage (£24,791) £12.85 ph

3.30pm – 6.00pm Term Time

In addition to the hours and salary stated above, you will alsobe required to work 42 hours during the holiday periods. 30 hrs (1 week of 6 hr days) in summer and the remaining 12 hrs to be agreed with the Cleaning Supervisor. These hours will also be paid at £12.85 per hour.

We are looking to recruit a friendly and reliable person to join our dedicated cleaning team as soon as possible. Duties include mopping, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, and any other general duties required.

Applicants must have an eye for detail. Previous cleaning experience, although preferred, is not essential as training and supervision will be provided.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found here.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.