Cleaner

Woodlands; Margate; On-site; GBP 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Margate is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join their Premises Team. The successful candidate will ensure a clean and stimulating environment for children. This role requires an understanding of health and safety procedures. Working hours are 11.25 hours a week, primarily from 6:00 AM to 8:15 AM, with a commitment of 42 weeks per year. The post is subject to safeguarding protocols and requires verification of qualifications.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures relevant to cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and stimulating learning environment.
• Work under the line management of the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness during assigned hours.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Job description

We are looking for a brilliant Cleaner to join our Premises Team on a part time basis.

The successful candidates will be providing a clean and stimulating learning environment under the line management of the Facilities Manager.

Cleaning experience will be advantageous along with an understanding of health and safety procedures relevant to the role.

The hours for the role are 11.25 hours per week. You will be required to work from 6.00am to 8.15am, Monday to Friday. The role is for 42 weeks per year; 38 weeks during Term Time, 5 INSET days, 1 week during the Easter break and 2 weeks during the Summer break.

The pay scale is set at KSA (£24,513 for a full-time post) with an actual salary of approximately £6,996 per annum.

Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

A formal interview will take place with a panel comprising the Facilities Manager and HR Officer to explore the candidate's application and suitability for the post.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We will contact you within 2 weeks after you apply to let you know if you have been successful. We may close the advert earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of your application then you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period.