Cleaner (part time)

Education Development Trust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Monthly salary payments

Overtime for August deep clean

Supportive Housekeeping guidance

Small friendly team

Job summary

St. Andrew's School in Rochester is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly cleaning team on a part-time basis. The post is term-time only, 10 hours per week (5–7pm, Monday to Friday), with a deep clean period at the end of August and potential additional support during Holiday Club periods.

The successful candidate will be punctual, reliable, and able to work well in a small team, upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is welcome, but not essential - the right attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.
• This role requires punctuality, reliability and good communication within a small team.
• Working hours are 5–7pm, Monday to Friday during term-time with additional August deep clean.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties on a rota basis to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Support the deep clean in late August as part of annual requirements.
• Contribute to a supportive, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Flexible

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication

Job description

About the role

St. Andrew's School has the following vacancy to start ASAP

Domestic Assistant

FTE 24691.00 (actual £5,926.16) (based on an hourly rate of £13.53)

St. Andrew's School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our friendly and professional cleaning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment where high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are valued and maintained.

This role is permanent part time (10 hours per week, 5 - 7pm Monday - Friday) term-time only, with an additional two weeks worked at the end of August for the annual deep clean. The successful candidate may also be asked to support cleaning during Holiday Club periods.

What We're Looking For

• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable and takes a pride in their work
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Friendly, approachable, and a good team player
• Able to communicate effectively

Experience is welcome, but not essential - the right attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment within a small, friendly team
• Guidance from an experienced Housekeeper
• Term-time only hours (37.2 weeks per year: term time plus 6 days)
• Monthly salary payments across the full year
• Overtime paid for additional 2-week deep clean in late August

Cleaning duties are assigned on a rota basis by the Housekeeper and may vary according to the school's needs.

A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.

Key Information

• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Contract: Term-time only + additional August deep clean (paid overtime)
• Location: St. Andrew's School, Rochester
• Start Date: To be confirmed

We review applications as they arrive and will schedule interviews on a rolling basis.

Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

St. Andrew's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS Check).

Please view our Safeguarding Policy on our school website - https://www.st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk/about-st-andrew-s/school-policies-and-procedures

Edtis a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure thatdisability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everydayactions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabledemployees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If youare disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process,please do let us know how we can support you.

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About the organisation

St Andrew's inRochester, Kent, is a co-educational non-selective school for children from 3to 11. It was founded in 1951 with clear and simple aims: to offer anaffordable education with the emphasis on the 'three Rs' - reading, writing andarithmetic - and to promote traditional values.

Under theproprietorship of edt, which acquired the school in 1999, St. Andrew's hasflourished and has held dear its values - even though society may have changedaround it. The school is renowned for its excellent pastoral care and itsunfailing and outstanding success in placing pupils at prestigious grammarschools.