School Cleaner

Barking Abbey School; Barking; On-site; GBP 16,063,000 - 16,118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Induction training

Ongoing training and development

Pension benefits and holiday pay

Job summary

Barking Abbey School is seeking a part-time School Cleaner to join the premises team. The role covers 13.75 hours per week during term time, with morning and evening shifts available to fit around other commitments.

The position is primarily based at Barking Abbey, with potential to support across partner campuses and other schools in the trust. Compensation aligns with Scale 2 Pt3-4 (£16.19–£16.43 per hour) plus pension benefits and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Morning and evening shifts available to suit your needs.
• 13.75 hours per week (term time only).
• Location: Barking Abbey campus with possible support across partner schools.

Job description

School Cleaner at Barking Abbey School, a Specialist Sports and Humanities College

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Job Reference # EDV/2026/BASSSAHC/95018

Location
Sandringham Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 9AG

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£16.19 - £16.43 Hourly

Closing Date
8:00am, Fri 30th Oct, 2026

Start Date
As Soon As

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
W.C: 2/11/26

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About this Role

School Cleaner

Scale 2 (Pt3 £16.19ph - Pt4 £16.43ph) to be pro rata'd in addition to pension benefits and holiday pay

13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Term Time only) (additional hours optional in holiday periods)

Location: Sandringham Road Campus or Longbridge Road Campus

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Are you looking for a part-time role that fits around other commitments? Would you like a job that makes a difference to the lives of students in a school that is passionate about providing the very best opportunities for all? If so, this could be the role for you…

We are looking for cleaners to work as part of our premises team who are fundamental to the daily smooth operation of the school. Morning and evening shifts are available to suit your needs. Working hours can be selected from any of the following:

• Monday to Friday:
  • 05.30 to 08.15
  • 15.30 to 17.45

The position offers: an attractive remuneration package, good employment terms, the provision of uniform, induction training, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

This role will be primarily based at Barking Abbey; however, you will be part of a wider partnership that includes Eastbrook School. You may be required from time to time to provide support across any of our schools.

Barking Abbey is a heavily oversubscribed dual campus secondary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment.

The school is located less than 10 minutes walk from Upney tube and 15 minutes from Barking mainline station.

Barking Abbey celebrates its diversity, and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in making a difference in young people's lives, whatever your background or history, please apply.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team
• The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities within and beyond school
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management
• A positive ethos with excellent behaviour reinforced by highly visible SLT and centralized behaviour systems

We are proud that Ofsted recently judged the school to be Outstanding in all areas. The report states: "This is a large and diverse school where difference is valued. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are supportive and respectful of each other. Pupils' conduct is exemplary, both inside lessons and around the school. Leaders have established simple and clear rules that everyone understands. Pupils are focused, engaged, and participate well in lessons. Staff feel that their workload and well-being have been carefully considered by leaders. They appreciate their open-door policy." (Ofsted, February 2024)

Please read more about what it is like to work at Barking Abbey:

https://www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/home/join-us/staff-vacancies/

Barking Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.

Online searches may be conducted for all shortlisted candidates and will be conducted for all successful candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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Scale 2 (Pt3 £16.19ph - Pt4 £16.43ph) to be pro rata'd in addition to pension benefits and holiday pay 13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Term Time only) (additional hours optional in holiday periods) Location: Sandringham Road Campus or Longbridge Road Campus Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Are you looking for a part time role that fits around other commitments? Would you like a job that makes a difference to the lives of Students in a school that is passionate about providing the very best opportunities for all? If so this could be the role for you…

We are looking for cleaners to work as part of our premises team who are fundamental to the daily smooth operation of the school. Morning and Evening shifts are available to suit your needs Working hours can be selected from any of the following: Monday to Friday: 05.30 to 08.15 15.30 to 17.45

The position offers: An attractive renumeration package, good employment terms the provision of uniform. Induction training and on- going training and development opportunities.

This role will be primarily based at Barking Abbey, however you will be part of a wider partnership that includes Eastbrook School, you may be required from time to time to provide support across any of our schools Barking Abbey is a heavily over-subscribed dual campus secondary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a well-deserved reputation ...

In return we offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team
• The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities within and beyond school
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management
• A positive ethos with excellent behaviour reinforced by highly visible SLT and centralised behaviour systems

We are proud that Ofsted recently judged the school to be Outstanding in all areas. The report states; "This is a large and diverse school where difference is valued. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are supportive and respectful of each other. Pupils' conduct is exemplary, both inside lessons and around the school. Leaders have established simple and clear rules that everyone understands. Pupils are focused, engaged and participate well in lessons. Staff feel that their workload and well-being have been carefully considered by leaders. They appreciate their open-door policy." (Ofsted, February 2024) Please click here to find out more information about what it is like to work at Barking Abbey: https://www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/home/join-us/staff-vacancies/ Barking Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants. Online searches may be conducted for all shortlisted candidates and will be conducted for all successful candidates as part of our due diligence checks.