Lunchtime Cleaner - Part-time

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-629S
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme A + SENA
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 14th July 2025

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Lunchtime Cleaner

Nexus School, Tonbridge
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Kent Scheme A (pro rata, depending on experience)
Hours: 15 hours per week 11:00 - 14:00 term-time only 
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: 10th July 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Job Description

Nexus School is seeking a reliable and hardworking Lunchtime Cleaner to help maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety during the school’s lunchtime period. This is a key role in ensuring a healthy environment for our pupils, many of whom have additional educational needs.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive site team, helping to clean the school dining areas and support with hygiene routines across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the school dining hall and surrounding areas during and after lunch

• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively (training provided)

• Remove waste and litter, empty bins, and restock hygiene supplies (soap, paper towels, etc.)

• Carry out emergency cleaning tasks as needed

• Follow Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling procedures

• Report any hazards or maintenance issues promptly

• Support the wider school community with a positive, flexible attitude

Person Specification

Essential:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths)

• Previous experience in cleaning or facilities roles

• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene procedures

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication skills and awareness of safeguarding procedures

• Positive, professional attitude and a willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school or around children

• Basic First Aid and/or COSHH training

• Familiarity with working in SEND environments

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive and inclusive school community

• Opportunities for training and development

• A meaningful role where your contribution directly impacts the wellbeing of children

• Clean, safe working environment with established procedures and protocols

Safer Recruitment Statement

Nexus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher

How to Apply

Please apply via Kent Teach by completing the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. For more information about the school, visit: www.nexusschool.org.uk

Previous applicants need not apply

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 32 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
• Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
• Telephone: 01732 771384
• Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Lunchtime Cleaner job description and personal spec