Cleaner (part-time, afternoons)
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13,254 per annum (actual), based on £24,521 full-time equivalent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Swanley, BR8 7TE |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3476 |
Summary
Job Advert
Orchards Academy in Swanley is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the team as soon as possible for 20 hours per week
(2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round).
The primary purpose of this role is to maintain the Academy in a clean and presentable condition for all students, staff, and
visitors.
Your daily responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, and cleaning sinks or toilets, alongside
hoovering and the use of polishing or buffing machines as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
We are looking for a reliable individual with a "sharp eye" for cleanliness and the functional literacy skills necessary to read
and understand chemical safety labels (COSHH) and written safety instructions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find the right candidate.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Orchards Academy in Swanley is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the team as soon as possible for 20 hours per week
(2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round).
The primary purpose of this role is to maintain the Academy in a clean and presentable condition for all students, staff, and
visitors.
Your daily responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, and cleaning sinks or toilets, alongside
hoovering and the use of polishing or buffing machines as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
We are looking for a reliable individual with a "sharp eye" for cleanliness and the functional literacy skills necessary to read
and understand chemical safety labels (COSHH) and written safety instructions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find the right candidate.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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