cleaners

BLATCHINGTON MILL SCHOOL; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Blatchington Mill School in Hove is seeking cleaners to join an established facilities team. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness across a large secondary school site, with duties including cleaning and restocking in multiple areas, under the supervision of a team leader.

Core hours are 3.30pm–7pm, Monday to Friday. Roles can be term-time only with holiday working, or full-time 37 hours weekly paid 52 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across a large school site.
• Restock supplies and assist with general cleaning duties.
• Adhere to health and safety policies; participate in training and DBS checks.

Job description

Cleaners (Permanent)

CAPTION:

• Company: Blatchington Mill School
• Salary: There is the opportunity to join the local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Hove, BN3 7BW
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

• 17.5 hours per week (Flexibility available) £13.69 hourly rate
• Term Time only, work 39, paid 45.05 weeks per year
• NJC/LGA Scale 3 (Actual Salary SCP 7-8 £11,175 - £11,353 per annum)
• or
• Full Time, 37 hours per week, paid 52 weeks per year
• NJC/LGA Scale 3 (Actual Salary SCP 7-8 £27,274 - £27,709 per annum)

Job Role

We are looking for cleaners to join an established team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness at this large secondary school. The team works in areas across a large and varied site, managed by a team leader. The duties include a wide range of general school cleaning and restocking and duties include some occasional lifting.

At Blatchington Mill we value all staff and have established safe ways of working with structures in place to keep everyone as healthy as possible.

This is a great chance to join a committed Facilities Team as part of this happy and successful school. Blatchington Mill School expects all staff to adhere to a rigorous approach to health and safety and appropriate training is provided for all staff.

The core hours are 3.30pm - 7pm Monday to Friday.

Most roles are term time only but there is the opportunity for holiday working as well.

The full time salary for this role is £27,274 per annum, however for the part time role the salary will be prorated accordingly (as above), pay is the same each month of the year. The hourly rate for the post is currently £13.69.

There is the opportunity to join the local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions.

Please note that CVs alone cannot be considered, all applicants need to complete a school application form.

Closing date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026, 12.00 Midday

Interview date: week beginning 19th October 2026

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students, we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal Record Checks will be carried out and a full enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply)