Cleaner - Part-time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

• Ref:KCC886-2078-253S
• Posted:10/06/2026
• Pay:Aquila pay band – A, £24735 FTE, £7064 Actual
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:26/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 9 July 2026

Advert

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is seeking a reliable, dedicated and detail‑oriented Cleaner to join our friendly and hardworking site team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

You will play a key part in ensuring our school remains a place where children can learn, play and thrive in a hygienic and well‑maintained setting.

Hours: 12.5 hours per week (3.30pm – 6.00pm), term time only
Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, cloakrooms, toilets, offices and other allocated areas to a high standard
• Sweep, mop, dust and vacuum (including barrier matting)
• Empty bins and manage waste appropriately
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Follow Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines at all times
• Wear appropriate PPE/uniform during working hours
• Take instruction and guidance from the Academy Operations Manager

 We are looking for someone who has:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and also use initiative
• Reliability, attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Experience in a school or similar environment (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of COSHH and safe working practices

 What we can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
• Friendly, motivated staff who work collaboratively
• A positive working environment with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Children who are kind, enthusiastic and a joy to work around
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

If this sounds like you - we would love to hear from you

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Interested applicants should apply via our recruiting platform My New Term by clicking the link below, where you can upload a CV to auto‑populate your application form.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142814/EDV-2026-SNCEPA-20175

Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is situated in the heart of New Romney, surrounded by beautiful grounds and equipped with excellent resources to support its 15 classes and more than 420 pupils. Our popular and well-maintained school was judged Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2019 and again in 2024.

We are proud to have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff who are dedicated to enabling every child to reach their full potential. We provide a stable, caring and stimulating environment where children are happy, eager to learn and inspired to achieve their best. Our curriculum and ethos cater for a wide range of abilities, encouraging all pupils to thrive and succeed.

As a Church of England school, we have a strong Christian ethos and close links with St Nicholas Church in New Romney. These connections enrich our collective worship and underpin our school values.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding private nursery on site, which also offers breakfast and after-school club provision, as well as a Children’s Centre, further supporting our families and the wider community.

Our academy is also home to a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)—a 14-place provision for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation. This inclusive setting sits within the mainstream academy, ensuring children benefit from both specialist and integrated learning experiences. St Nicholas also proudly holds the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence Award.

Located in the ancient Cinque Port of New Romney, our school enjoys a rural Kent setting with excellent transport links: just 20 minutes to Ashford, 30 minutes to Folkestone, 45 minutes to Canterbury, and around 45 minutes from Hastings for those travelling from East Sussex.

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience first-hand the unique qualities that make St Nicholas CE Primary Academy such a special place to learn and grow.

At St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment, online, and overseas checks where applicable. All new trustees, employees, and volunteers undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction, with regular updates in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Christopher Dale
• Address:Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP
• Telephone: (01797) 361906
• Email: headteacher@st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01797) 363118

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Cleaner - Job description and person specification
• Ofsted report - October 2024
• Cleaner advert