Cleaner - Part-time

Woodlands; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Cleaner to join their team at Fulston Manor School. The role offers a salary of £24,271 FTE, with 20 hours of work over 5 days. The candidate should be a team player, flexible, and reliable; no prior experience is required as full training will be provided. You will work in a friendly atmosphere that prioritizes well-being and work/life balance. Immediate start available, with applications accepted via email.

Benefits

Career development encouragement

Supportive team environment

Work/life balance focus

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cleaning duties within the school.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Professional approach

Job description

Job role: Cleaner

Salary: FMAT Support Staff Scale A4 - £24,271.00 FTE (Pro-rata £13,195.11 p.a. for 20 hours per week)

Hours: 20 hours over 5 days. Condensed hours will be worked during Christmas, Easter & Summer breaks, to cover deep cleans. Full details to be discussed at interview.

AM shift – 5.45am – 7.45am and PM shift – 3.45pm – 5.45pm

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: February 2026 or sooner

Closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025

Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may also conduct interviews during this period.

Fulston Manor Academies is looking to recruit Cleaners to work within the Cleaning Team based at Fulston Manor School.

The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in their work. You will need to be flexible, reliable and have a professional approach towards your work and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

• Encouragement to develop your career
• A friendly, strong and supportive team
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well‑being and work/life balance at its core.
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

The role is an immediate requirement within the Trust. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to [e-mail]

A completed self‑disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’