Cleaner

Cleaner (PT: 13.75 hours per week)

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a popular school in the heart of Hastings. Since transitioning to Ark in September 2017, the school has seen significant improvement in all areas. We have a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. We are seeking to appoint a well-organised Cleaner who is able to manage their own workload and ensure that high standards of presentation and cleanliness are maintained. You will need to be flexible in your approach and respond to the needs of the school with a positive, can-do attitude. You will be required to undertake compliance training, show a commitment to safe working practices and have a basic knowledge of health and safety.

We can offer you a friendly, supportive school environment with a competitive salary and access to an exclusive range of additional benefits.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of cleaning, preferably in a school environment

• be hard working and have a flexible approach

• have an understanding of Health and Safety

• be able to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision

• have the ability to follow relevant policies and procedures effectively

The closing date for applications is 09.00 22nd October 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 26th October 2026.

Location: Hastings

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent, TTO plus 7 days during school holidays

Hours: 13.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3pm – 5.45pm

Salary: £24,482.00 pro rata Actual pay: £8330.00

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.