Cleaning Operative

Westbourne Academy; Ferring; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ferring is looking for a Cleaning Operative to manage day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation while ensuring health and safety compliance. This role requires someone who can work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include personal development programs, a pension scheme, and employee support initiatives.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Recognition and reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on major high street brands

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning role.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day cleaning and sanitisation of the building.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive cleaning team.

Skills

Basic cleaning methods

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

Cleaning Operative

• NJC Point 2
• £5,966 actual per annum (£24,412 FTE)
• Term time only + 2 (41 weeks per year), 10 hours per week

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Westbourne Academy are looking for a Cleaning Operative who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.

About you

We are looking for an individual to undertake the day-to‑day cleaning and sanitisation of the building and facilities, ensuring Health & Safety compliance at all times. The successful candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have previous experience in a similar environment with basic cleaning methods and the use of equipment. You will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. We are keen to secure a positive Cleaning Operative who can make a telling contribution to our team. The department is part of a well‑led, mutually supportive cleaning team and the appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a Catering Supervisor.

What’s in it for you

Access to continuous personal development programmes. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

About us

Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach. We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning.

About Academy Transformation Trust: At ATT we are driven by a simple but profound belief: every child can and should become capable, competent, and confident. Our purpose is to transform lives through education, and our strategy, ATT2030, sets out how we will achieve this for every pupil, every colleague, and every community we serve. We know that people are at the heart of everything we do. Our trust thrives because of the talent, dedication, and values of our colleagues. If you choose to join us, you will become part of a high‑trust, high‑accountability organisation where principals are empowered to lead, colleagues are supported to grow, and everyone is united in the moral purpose of education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Closing date: Wednesday 10 December 2025