Cleaner - Part-time

Priory Fields School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2309-198S
• Posted:05/09/2025
• Pay:KS A - Full Time equivalent £24,513
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:15/09/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:19th September 2025

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We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly team at Priory Fields School in Dover.

Purpose of the Role:
To carry out cleaning duties to maintain a high standard throughout the school, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean designated areas of the school to a high standard, as directed.

• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively (full training provided).

• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are stored securely.

• Work in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, identifying and reporting hazards promptly.

• Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.

• Adhere to school policies relevant to the role, including Safeguarding.

• Undertaking deep cleaning or specialised tasks during school holidays or other closure periods.

What We’re Looking For:

• A trustworthy and diligent individual with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.

Why Join Us?
At Priory Fields School, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. You’ll be part of a team that values respect, teamwork, and dedication.

Information about the school

Priory Fields School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust; a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our two Trust schools, St Martin's and Vale View to give children the very best learning experience. Our Trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Priory Fields is a two form entry school, housed in a new school building set in extensive grounds in the heart of Dover. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles.

Priory Fields School benefits from the skills of a range of support staff including a FLO, a Parent Support Advisor, a pastoral support team, sports coaches and a specialist music teacher.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Katie Banes, School Business Manager
• Address:Priory Fields School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS
• Telephone: 01304 211543
• Email: headteacher@prioryfields.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 211545

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Ex Offenders Policy
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy