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Housekeeper - Full-time

Elmley Dray School, Sheerness

  • Ref:KCC886-6057-1S
  • Posted:11/02/2026
  • Pay:Support Staff Pay Point 4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:11/04/2026 at 11:00
  • Interviews:Rolling,

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Housekeeper
Location: Elmley Dray School, ME12 2DP
Salary: Support Staff 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Email for enquiries: info@elmleydrayschool.co.uk

Are you a dedicated and reliable individual who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming, and safe environments?

Elmley Dray School is looking for a conscientious Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure all school areas are clean, tidy, and well-maintained.

  • Support the health, safety, and hygiene standards of the school.

  • Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a welcoming environment for students and visitors.

  • Report any maintenance issues or concerns to ensure the school remains in top condition.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and attentive individual who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute to the smooth running of a thriving school community.

Join us and help make Elmley Dray School a safe, clean, and welcoming place for everyone.

What We Offer:

  • Supportive colleagues and a collaborative school culture.

  • Opportunities for professional development.

  • Generous holiday entitlement and access to staff wellbeing initiatives.

  • Enhanced employer NEST pension contributions of 10% and annual salary progression of two pay points.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact info@elmleydrayschool.co.uk to arrange a convenient time.

Applications will be considered in the order received. Elmley Dray School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process; early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding
Elmley Dray School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Safer Recruitment
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will also be subject to an online search to help ensure the safety of children.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar you from working with us; any information disclosed will be considered in line with the responsibilities of the role and safeguarding requirements.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS and barred list checks, and recruitment and vetting procedures including two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we may request references prior to interview (with your consent).

Our full safer recruitment policy is available on our website and attached to this vacancy.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity in recruitment.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

Information about the school

The opportunity to be truly accepted, understood and supported.

We are incredibly proud of the nurturing and supportive environment we have created for the children and young people we serve. Elmley Dray School specialises in supporting learners aged 9 to 19 with a diagnosis of autism or autistic traits, alongside challenges with mental health regulation, particularly anxiety. We also support learners with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other co-occurring difficulties, allowing us to provide highly tailored, individualised support.

Our school is designed to feel like a home from home. With no more than 40 learners on roll, we provide small, carefully structured learning groups of up to eight students per class. For certain activities, such as PE and Natural World, groups come together to foster collaboration and social development.

We prioritise sensory and emotional wellbeing, offering a dedicated sensory room, therapy garden, outdoor learning spaces, and specialist support for learners. All our teachers are qualified specialists in autism or have lived experience within the autistic community. Many hold mental health qualifications and bring extensive SEND expertise, ensuring the highest quality of care and education.

At Elmley Dray, every learner is placed at the heart of what we do. Our dedicated and passionate staff work tirelessly to ensure each student has the opportunity to thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.