Key Role Information

Salary
£12.71
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/06/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Department
Cleaning
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
31.25
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are recruiting a school cleaner to join our professional site team. We are looking for a reliable and conscientious colleague, who will take pride in the appearance of the school and provide a clean and tidy environment for our students, staff and lettings.

Experience in school cleaning is useful but not essential and using cleaning machines and cleaning products would be an advantage, although training will be provided for the successful applicant. Common sense and the ability to be self-motivated is essential. You will need to work as part of a team under the direction of the Cleaning Manager.

Working hours are 06:00 - 09:15 and 15:00 -18:15, Monday to Friday, total 31.25 hours per week.

Working as part of our dedicated team, duties will include vacuuming, polishing, emptying bins, toilet cleaning etc. You must be able to use your own initiative and be motivated to work in an educational setting with children. Experience is desirable but full training will be given.

Specific Duties     

  • To undertake as required appropriate training in the use of equipment and chemicals used.
  • Provide a comprehensive cleaning service to include dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, emptying bins etc. to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
  • Removal of graffiti from reach heights daily as required.
  • Wiping of skirting boards and walls daily.
  • Collection and disposal of rubbish to designated areas.
  • Maintain clean toilets to ensure hygiene standards are met. Mop floors daily.
  • Ensure grounds are kept free from rubbish and debris so a clean and tidy site is maintained at all times.
  • To replenish hand towels, hand soap and toilet roll as required.
  • Report any premises or equipment defects to a senior caretaker.
  • Undertake, if working during School Holiday shutdowns, a complete “deep clean” of all areas. Including window cleaning, moving furniture to clean, behind radiators, outside areas etc.

Please complete the application form to apply for the position.

In addition to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning, the priority of the Academy is the safety and welfare of its students. Therefore all staff undergo an enhanced DBS investigation and full references will be taken.

Subject to satisfactory appraisal, you may be eligible to progress within your pay band following set increments.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Initiativeessential

Experience

Experience of general cleaning activitiesessential
The ability to undertake a range of manual cleaning activities to a high standardessential
The ability to cooperate and support others in a teamessential
Knowledge of Health & Safety issues

Personal Attributes

Organisedessential
Clean and smartessential
Flexibilityessential
Reliableessential
Honestessential
Enthusiasticessential

About Us

The Canterbury Campus

Jemma McClean

recruitment@canterbury.kent.sch.uk

The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8QA

Safeguarding Information

The Canterbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. A satisfactory DBS disclosure must be presented to the Academy before any employment can commence.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found, concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children, will be discussed at the interview stage.