Housekeeper / Cleaner

East Kent College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Housekeeper, where your role is vital in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a community-focused team, contributing to a positive atmosphere in an Outstanding rated college. If you are proactive, efficient, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Investment in Teacher Training

Access to online discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension scheme

Time off for significant events

Voluntary work days

Community Days participation

Annual Staff Celebration Day

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial cleaning or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Commercial Cleaning Experience

Health and Safety Guidelines

Independent Work

Teamwork

Technology Familiarity

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Housekeeper at Canterbury College for 20 hours a week with a pro-rata salary of £13,140 per annum.

The working hours for this role are Sunday to Thursday, 5pm - 9pm.

EKC Group is seeking a Housekeeper to join our Canterbury College campus. As a Housekeeper, you will clean the college’s buildings and grounds. Previous experience working within health and safety guidelines would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• £7000 investment in Teacher Training for new teachers coming straight from industry
• Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Restaurants, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
• Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme with 18% employer contribution
• Participation in our Eco-Sustainability initiative aiming for Net-Zero
• Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home, and interviews
• My 10 Days initiative - bid for up to 10 days off for voluntary work
• Participation in Community Days and the Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

We seek a positive, proactive, and efficient housekeeper who can work independently or in a team, performing various cleaning tasks, including machinery use, to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Previous experience in a commercial cleaning environment or the ability to learn quickly and uphold high standards of cleanliness is preferred. Ability to work unsupervised and some familiarity with technology would be advantageous.

No need to update your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. We review all applications and will contact candidates after the closing date.

For an informal chat or queries, please email us at [e-mail].

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It is the first General Further Education college organization in the UK to achieve this grade across all strands under the new Ofsted framework. Our inclusive approach places students and community at the heart of our work, reflected in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to uphold these principles, including checks such as Enhanced DBS and references. It is a criminal offence to apply if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively seeking to increase workforce diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to reasonable adjustments and fair recruitment practices. We also support Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel, welcoming flexible working and return-to-work candidates.