Cleaner

• Shinewater Primary School

• £24,906 - £25,030 FTE – SAT B

• £8,014 - £8,054 Pro Rata

• 12.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 SDD + 4 weeks during school holidays (43 weeks)

• Permanent

• July 2026 start

• Interviews – w/c 15^th June 2026

Shinewater is looking to recruit a hardworking and dedicated Cleaner to join our friendly school team. Working alongside a team of cleaners and our Site Manager, you will play a vital role in keeping our school safe, clean, and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Cleaning: Maintaining all areas of the school to a high standard.
• Deep Cleaning: Undertaking deep cleaning duties during the school holidays.
• Physical Requirements: Performing tasks that involve lifting, bending, and stretching to move furniture and equipment in order to clean effectively.

Informal discussions about the post are welcomed.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying early.

Please be aware that the advert may close before the specified date depending on the number of applications received.

Shinewater Primary School is a friendly, happy and hardworking environment where respect for others, positive attitudes towards work and behaviour are encouraged and nurtured.

Join us to benefit from:

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

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

If you are interested in this post, please contact Emma Loncarevic, Office Manager for an informal discussion, on emma.loncarevic@swale.at and 01323 762129.

Completed application forms should be sent to Emma Loncarevic, emma.loncarevic@swale.at or by post to Shinewater Primary School, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2).

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.

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.