Cleaner

Swale Academies Trust; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sittingbourne seeks a part-time Cleaner to join a friendly team. The role involves daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, and washrooms to ensure a clean environment for pupils and staff. Experience is preferred but training will be provided. This position offers a supportive work culture, flexible working consideration, and a variety of benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Access to training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with local and national retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of school cleaning is preferable, however, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a good cleaning service responsive to school needs.
• Daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, and washroom areas.

Skills

Reliable

Responsible

Good time-keeper

Job description

Cleaner

• £24,110 - £24,230 FTE (£12,125 - £12,186 Pro Rata) - SAT A
• Part Time
• Start Date: 6th January 2026
• Close Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025

The Whitstable School

£24,110 - £24,230 FTE - SAT A

£12,125 - £12,186 Pro Rata

20 hours per week, Term Time Only + 3 weeks in Summer + 1 week in Easter (42 weeks)

Start Date – 6th January 2026

Interview Date – w / c 15th December 2025

The Whitstable School is looking to recruit a cleaner. This is an opportunity to be part of a small, friendly cleaning team who play a key role within the school.

This role is 20 hours per week, 15 : 15pm till 19 : 15pm per day, Monday to Friday.

The aim of the role is to provide a good cleaning service that is responsive to the needs of the school, resulting in a clean and healthy environment for pupils and staff.

Duties include all aspects of cleaning within a school, including the daily cleaning of classrooms, office and washroom areas.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Reliable
• Responsible
• A good time-keeper
• Previous experience of school cleaning is preferable however, training will be provided.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from :

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?