School Cleaner

Education Development Trust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s School seeks a reliable Domestic Assistant (School Cleaner) to maintain cleanliness in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are punctual, flexible, and team players, with a commitment to high standards of hygiene. This part-time role offers term-time work with additional paid overtime for deep cleaning in August.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Guidance from experienced Housekeeper

Term-time only hours

Monthly salary payments

Paid overtime for deep clean

Qualifications

• Dedicated and enthusiastic approach to cleaning.
• Experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Work on assigned cleaning duties as per rota.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start in June 2025

Domestic Assistant (School Cleaner)

10 hours per week: 5pm - 7pm

FTE £23,706 Actual Salary £5,689 (based on an hourly rate of £12.99)

St. Andrew’s School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our friendly and professional cleaning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment where high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are valued and maintained.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable and takes a pride in their work
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Friendly, approachable, and a good team player
• Able to communicate effectively

Experience is welcome, but not essential — the right attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment within a small, friendly team
• Guidance from an experienced Housekeeper
• Term-time only hours (37.2 weeks per year: term time plus 6 days)
• Monthly salary payments across the full year
• Overtime paid for additional 2-week deep clean in late August

Cleaning duties are assigned on a rota basis by the Housekeeper and may vary according to the school’s needs.

A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.

Key Information

• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Contract: Term-time only + additional August deep clean (paid overtime)

Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).

Interview date to be confirmed

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school-based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.