Cleaner (Ark Alexandra Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Hastings is seeking a part-time Cleaner to help maintain cleanliness across its campuses. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate should have experience in cleaning, a strong commitment to high standards of hygiene, and be available during after-school hours, Monday to Friday. Health benefits and flexible scheduling are part of the offer.

Benefits

Healthcare Cashplan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts through Ark Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning to a high standard preferably in a school environment.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Availability to work between 3.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role creating a clean safe and welcoming environment.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness throughout the campus.

Skills

Cleaning to a high standard

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in covering team members

Job description

Description

Salary : Ark Outside London Support Scale 1 Pay Point 2 (23723) pro rata - Actual salary : 6394.97

Contract type : Permanent

Working pattern : Part-time

Closing date : 02 November 2025 at 11 : 59pm

Start date : As soon as possible

How to apply : Please click apply when you are visiting our website to complete an online application form however please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please ensure you complete your application fully -

Who to contact if you have a query : Please contact HR on

Please download the information pack here : Info Pack

Location : Ark Alexandra Academy Hastings East Sussex

10 hours per week between the hours of 3.30pm 6.30pm 39 weeks per year plus 5 weeks to be worked in the school holidays (exact timings will be discussed at interview).

The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our hard-working team who clean our two campuses. You will have your own dedicated area and will have access to a range of online training for your role.

As part of the cleaning team you will play a vital role creating a clean safe and welcoming environment for our students staff and visitors. Your commitment to high standards of cleanliness will help ensure our school remains a place where everyone can thrive.

We offer health benefits such as Healthcare Cashplan Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme or if you prefer retail therapy staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme.

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive and friendly team we would love to receive your completed application form.

For more information please read the job description and person specification available for download from the application website.

As the ideal candidate you will :

• 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 3.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday (exact timings will be discussed at interview)
• Be able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be able to manage a high-volume workload & prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines
• Have the ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Be flexible in covering other team members when required even if its on the other campus

Our School :

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary school in Hastings. We operate a One School Two Campus model which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place primacy on traditional values : discipline courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.

As part of the Ark network Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all addition the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region potential funding and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

How to apply :

Please click apply when you are visiting our website to complete an online application form however please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please ensure you complete your application fully. You will be able to pause save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

If youre interested in further information about our school please visit our website

If you have any questions about the role please contact HR on

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on the link at the bottom of the advert on the application website.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its order to meet this responsibility its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required before appointment to disclose any unspent conviction cautions reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click on the link at the bottom of the advert on the application website.

Key Skills

Floor Care, Quality Assurance, Hotel Experience, Residential Cleaning, Cleaning Experience, Bus Driving, Medical office experience, Office Experience, OSHA, Heavy Lifting, Custodial Experience, Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1