Early Morning Cleaner

Kent College; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent College Canterbury is seeking an Early Morning Cleaner to join our estates team. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment for learners by performing routine cleaning tasks in classrooms and common areas before the start of the school day.

The role is 15 hours per week, 5am to 8am, on a permanent basis, with pay supported by the annual salary figure. Prior cleaning experience and an understanding of safeguarding around children are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.
• Ability to manage time effectively for day-to-day operations.
• Awareness of legislation related to working around children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and security of classrooms and site.
• Liaise with the site team to ensure standards are met.
• Support day-to-day maintenance as part of the wider facilities team.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Time management

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

# Early Morning CleanerEmployer: Kent College, CanterburyLocation: Canterbury, KentContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £13.45Posted: 15th October 2026Expires: 26th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579914* Share :* PrintAn opportunity has arisen at Kent College, Canterbury for a Early Morning Cleaner to join our team, taking pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our learners by keeping cleanliness to a high standard and undertaking necessary procedures to assist with day-to-day maintenance.**Job overview**As part of our wider school team, you will have responsibility for the overall cleanliness and security of the school classrooms and site, having awareness of security policies, maintaining supplies of cleaning materials, and working with other members of the site team to keep the site to a standard expected by leadership and management.**Job requirements*** Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties* Ability to manage time effectively in order to carry out day-to-day operations and assist with the smooth running of the school* Awareness of the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working around children and young people**Why join us?**You’ll have the opportunity to join a committed team of support staff, taking pride in upholding high standards to ensure all staff can enjoy working within a safe and clean environment, with training opportunities available and the ability to make a positive difference within the overall team.**Hours:** 15 hours per week, 5am to 8am, full year**Salary:** £10,491 per annum (£27,976 FTE, £13.45 per hour)April 2026)### AttachmentsJoining KC### Safeguarding Statement:Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forwardApplications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.