Cleaner
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
August/September 2025
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 3.15pm to 7.15pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,110 - £24,230 FTE
Actual salary
- £12,414 - £12,476 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Whitstable School
- £24,110 - £24,230 FTE (£12,414 - £12,476 pro rata) - SAT A
- 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri 3.15pm - 7.15pm)
- Term Time + 5 Staff Development days + 4 weeks
- Permanent
The Whitstable School is looking to recruit a cleaner, this is an opportunity to be part of a small, friendly cleaning team who play a key role within the school.
The aim of the role is to provide a good cleaning service that is responsive to the needs of the school, resulting in a clean and healthy environment for pupils and staff.
Duties include all aspects of cleaning within a school including the daily cleaning of classrooms, office and washroom areas.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable
- Responsible
- A good time-keeper
Previous experience of school cleaning is preferable however, training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.
Applications should be made through Kent Teach, or by submitting a SAT Application Form to natasha.kingsford@swale.at. interviews may take place before the allocated date. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
For further information about the role, visits to the school or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Branson via chris.branson@swale.at or 01227 931300.
We’re happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach. If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: To be confirmed
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to natasha.kingsford@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1122 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Whitstable School website
- Email address
- chris.branson@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chris.branson@swale.at.
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