Cleaner
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,110 to £24,230 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12,126 - £12,186 Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | CT5 1PX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swale Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
● The Whitstable School
● £24,110 - £24,230 FTE - SAT A
● £12,125 - £12,186 Pro Rata
● 20 hours per week, Term Time Only + 3 weeks in Summer + 1 week in Easter (42 weeks)
● Start Date – 6th January 2026
● Interview Date – w/c 15th December 2025
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.
This role is 20 hours per week, 15:15pm till 19:15pm per day, Monday to Friday.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, 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.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
● Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
● Enhanced Maternity Pay
● Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
● Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
● Access to training and development
● On-site Parking
● Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
● Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
● Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact tws-hr@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to tws-hr@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
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.
Our School -
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
Please visit https://www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk/ for more information.
● £24,110 - £24,230 FTE - SAT A
● £12,125 - £12,186 Pro Rata
● 20 hours per week, Term Time Only + 3 weeks in Summer + 1 week in Easter (42 weeks)
● Start Date – 6th January 2026
● Interview Date – w/c 15th December 2025
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.
This role is 20 hours per week, 15:15pm till 19:15pm per day, Monday to Friday.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, 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.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
● Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
● Enhanced Maternity Pay
● Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
● Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
● Access to training and development
● On-site Parking
● Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
● Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
● Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact tws-hr@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to tws-hr@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
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.
Our School -
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
Please visit https://www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk/ for more information.