Cleaner - Term Time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-600S
• Posted:23/04/2025
• Pay:£23,557 - £23,675 FTE (£8,420 - £8,462 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:June 2025
• App Close Date:09/05/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 12th May 2025

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• The Sittingbourne School
• £23,557 - £23,675 FTE (£8,420 - £8,462 Pro Rata) – SAT A
• Term Time plus 3 days over Easter holidays, 3 days October half term and 3 days in August.
• 15 hours per week; 4.00pm-7.00pm (Mon-Thurs), 3.00pm-6.00pm (Friday)
• Interviews: w/c 12^th May 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking cleaner to join our fantastic premises team.

Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team, and will be able to demonstrate both teamwork and initiative on the job.

The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in their work and can demonstrate a commitment to the role.

If applicants have previous cleaning experience, preferably within a similar setting, we look forward to hearing from them.

It would be an advantage to hold any related qualifications / training in the use and storage of cleaning equipment but not essential as full training will be given.

This role is for 38 term time weeks plus 9 other days to be worked over the year as determined by the school.

In return we can offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Stacey Chapman  stacey.chapman@swale.at or 01795 472449.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. Staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss S Scott-Drysdale
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
• Telephone: 01795472449
• Email: sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack