Cleaner

• The Eastbourne Academy

• £24,110 - £24,230 FTE (£9,094 - £9,139 pro rata) – SAT A

• Permanent

• Part-Time (15 hours per week); Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + 3 weeks during the holidays

• Interviews:  w/c 18^th August 2025

The Eastbourne Academy is looking to recruit a cleaner to be part of a small, friendly team who play a key role within the school.

The aim of the role is to provide a good cleaning service that is responsive to the needs of the school, resulting in a clean and healthy environment for pupils and staff. Duties include all aspects of cleaning within a school including the daily cleaning of classrooms, office and washroom areas.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable
• Responsible
• A good time-keeper

Start and finish times will be 15:00-18:00, although we can offer some flexibility with a later start time of 15:30.

The 3-week deep clean during the holidays is split between the Spring and the Summer break.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued.  Please visit https://www.theeastbourneacademy.org/ for more information about our school. 

What we can offer:

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

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Donna Dreeling, Operations and Administration Manager, via: donna.dreeling@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Applications should be made via TES.  Alternatively, completed application forms should be sent to Donna Dreeling, via: donna.dreeling@swale.at, or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. 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).

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

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

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

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.

TES Vacancy:  https://app.schrole.com/#/connect/vacancy/ac1efaac-5258-4ef9-b548-49813534e7b9