Cleaner (Part Time)

University of Brighton Academies Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a part-time Cleaner to ensure high standards of cleanliness across the Academy. Responsibilities include maintaining specific areas and supporting colleagues. The role is part-time, Monday to Friday with a starting salary of £9,729 per annum. Ideal candidates should have professional cleaning standards and be safety conscious.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension with 18.9% employer contribution

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Dedicated Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include cleaning designated areas to a high standard.
• Ability to work flexibly and confidentially is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas of the Academy.
• Supporting colleagues with cleaning tasks.

Skills

High professional standards

Ability to follow health and safety guidelines

Job description

Working pattern

Part time, Monday to Friday 3 hours per day from 3.45pm to 6.45pm. Term time plus 27 days during the school holidays (8 days during Easter holidays, 15 days in summer holidays and 4 days during the school Christmas holidays).

Salary

Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £9,729 per annum. Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

We are looking to appoint a Cleaner on a part time permanent basis, someone with high professional standards who will enjoy being part of a team who takes pride in keeping our Academy clean for our pupils, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

You will have responsibility for your designated areas of cleaning, whilst being flexible to support your colleagues as required. You will be cleaning our premises to a high standard and follow health and safety guidelines at all times.

This is an essential role in the Academy and you will play a key part in ensuring we can deliver an excellent education to our pupils. It's important you can work in a confidential manner and be able to use cleaning materials and equipment safely.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

About the Academy

Robsack Wood Primary Academy offers an exciting and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 11 years old to thrive in a safe and stimulating setting. With a total capacity of 460 pupils, we foster a culture of high aspirations, empowering children to reach their full potential.

Our academy boasts impressive facilities designed to enhance learning experiences and promote creativity and motivation. Unique features such as outdoor learning facilities, forest school, an Early Years Village approach, and extended schools set Robsack Wood apart.

We put children first. We aim high. They aim high. And every child succeeds.

Benefits

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle‑to‑work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack.

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact the academy by email to: [e-mail]

Key dates

Closing date: 16 November 2025
Interview date: By arrangement
Proposed start date: ASAP by arrangement

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