Cleaner (Ark Alexandra Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 22,034 - 26,931; Part time

Job summary

Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings is seeking a part-time Cleaner to support daily cleaning tasks after school hours. The role requires cleaning to a high standard, strong attention to detail, and reliable, team-oriented work.

Applicants must be available 15 hours per week (3:30 pm–6:30 pm) across 39 weeks plus five holiday weeks, with a DBS check and ability to cover other campus as needed. Apply via the academy website or contact HR for questions.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning to a high standard, preferably in a school environment.
• Pay attention to detail and have a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Be available to work between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday (exact timings to be discussed at interview)
• Take ownership of tasks and complete them to a high standard
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines
• Work independently and follow instructions
• Be flexible in covering other team members, including on the other campus

Responsibilities

• Experience of cleaning to a high standard, preferably in a school environment.
• Pay attention to detail and have a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Be available to work between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday (exact timings to be discussed at interview).
• Take ownership of tasks and complete them to a high standard.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Work independently and follow instructions.
• Be flexible in covering other team members, including on the other campus.

Skills

Experience cleaning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Cleaner (Part‑time)

Salary: £24,483 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: 15 hours per week, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, 39 weeks per year plus 5 holiday weeks.

Closing date: 01 September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 07 September 2026

How to apply

Visit our website: www.arkalexandra.org and navigate to the “Jobs” tab to submit an online application. Please ensure your application is complete before the vacancy closes. Contact HR at [e-mail] with any questions.

Ideal Candidate – Responsibilities and Expectations

• Have experience of cleaning to a high standard, preferably in a school environment
• Pay attention to detail and have a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene
• Be available to work between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday (exact timings to be discussed at interview)
• Take ownership of tasks and complete them to a high standard
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines
• Work independently and follow instructions
• Be flexible in covering other team members, including on the other campus

About Ark Alexandra Academy

Ark Alexandra Academy is a secondary school in Hastings that operates under a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model. The school focuses on discipline, courtesy and respect, and is part of the Ark Network, a multi‑ academy trust with strong CPD support.

Safety and Recruitment

All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. Failure to disclose may result in termination. Further information is available on our website.