Cleaner (10 hours per week) (Ore Village Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Hastings is looking for a part-time Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school. The successful candidate will be diligent and committed, playing a key role in providing a safe learning environment for children. If you have a passion for cleanliness and experience in cleaning activities, this could be an excellent opportunity. The position offers ongoing training, a supportive work environment, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD career development

Comprehensive induction programme

Flexible working practices

Cycle to work scheme

Discount program

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning activities and work schedules.
• Good knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and chemicals.
• Passion for maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning service across the whole school.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness for a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with team members for effective cleaning operations.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Health and safety legislation

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Description

Hours of work: 10

Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only

(As the position is part-time / term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 03 November 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact :

Ore Village Primary Academy

Rye Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN35 5DB

Phone : Email :

Website :

Please note we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Responsibilities and Opportunity

We are looking for a conscientious and self motivated Cleaner to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will provide a high quality cleaning service across the whole school ensuring high standards of cleanliness to provide a safe learning environment for our children and staff.

Our cleaner plays a crucial role in keeping our school in perfect condition so our children can access first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean safe and secure.

If you have experience of cleaning activities and work schedules with good knowledge of cleaning techniques materials and chemicals and awareness of health and safety legislation wed love to hear from you. However its not necessarily the length of your experience as a cleaner that were most interested in its your passion and commitment to our mission ensuring every child whatever their background receives a high quality education.

The ideal cleaner will be someone who is :

• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and adheres to Health and Safety compliance.
• Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues.
• An effective communicator who demonstrates positive behaviour around the school building

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us as a cleaner we can offer you :

• Excellent ongoing CPD career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Ore Village Primary Academy

Ore Village Primary Academy currently has 336 students from age 3-11 years. Ore is a happy vibrant school that always has children at its heart. We are extremely lucky to have an amazing team of people supporting the development of all our pupils and helping them to be the very best that they can. Our vision for the pupils at Ore Village Primary Academy is reflected in our ORE acronym : Opportunities. Resilience. Expanding Minds to find out more visit our website here .

To discover what makes Ore so incredible please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on or email

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child whatever their background receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; achieving more together giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal Inclusive Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences listening to individual experiences aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

To Apply please click here to direct you to the Tkat vacancy page ( )

Job Description

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1