Cleaning Operative

Cleaning Operative
Salary: OP1 Grade 1 £24,413 -£25,949, pro rata for part time working.
Hours:10 hours per week 
Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible 

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic self-starters to join our friendly, supportive and motivated cleaning team. Ideally, the candidates will have previous cleaning experience, however training is available and mentoring in the team is ongoing. 

This is a team that collaborates very successfully, in large part due to an experienced, present and supportive line manager.

Requirements

•    Previous experience preferred but training and mentoring will be given
•    Reliable and hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
•    Able to undertake all cleaning duties with a professional attitude and an awareness that there may be students on site
•    Flexibility to work across either school sites and during the school holidays
•    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Relevant DBS and Barred List checks as well as references will be required for this post.

Working Schedule Is Usually:

•    Monday to Friday
•    3.30pm-6pm
•    12.5 hours per week (occasional overtime hours may be necessary at times)
•    This is a year round role as the team do clean the site during school holidays however term time only availability will be considered.

Please see school website for further information and details on how to apply:
Job Vacancies - Sandgate School - Achievement for all

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026. 
Interviews will take place the following week.

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:
•    Ongoing professional development opportunities
•    Mentoring from colleagues within your team
•    Variety of students working within a vast array of curriculums and styles of learning to diversify your educational knowledge
•    An internal HR and Pay advisory service
•    Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more
•    A great pension scheme with high employer contributions

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. Online searches are recommended by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. The recruitment team will carry out the online search and this is part of due diligence and carried out on any shortlisted candidates. Searches are to be done in line with GDPR UK/ DPA 2018 as a regulatory requirement.  The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.