Cleaner (Ratton School - South Downs Learning Trust)

Job Description

Hours of work: 12.5 - 15 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Monday 12 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ratton School
Park Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR

Phone: 01323 504011
Email: ahayden@ratton.co.uk
Website: www.ratton.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for two reliable, hardworking and conscientious Cleaners to join our school team and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing an efficient and high-quality cleaning service across the school. This will include cleaning classrooms, practical rooms, offices, corridors, toilets and staircases, as well as operating cleaning equipment, using cleaning materials safely and removing waste as required.
You will take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team. You will need to be organised, methodical and flexible, with a willingness to clean any area of the school as required. Reliability, punctuality, discretion and a strong sense of personal responsibility are essential.
As this role is based in a school, safeguarding is a key responsibility. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, maintaining confidentiality and following all school safeguarding procedures. You will be expected to attend relevant safeguarding training and remain familiar with your responsibilities under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Previous cleaning experience, particularly within a school or similar working environment, would be desirable but is not essential. An understanding of health and safety, cleaning equipment and materials, equality, diversity and inclusion is also beneficial.
This is an important role within the school community, contributing to a clean, safe and positive environment in which students can learn and staff can work effectively.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Grade: LPS SS Grade 3, pt 7, £25,614 fte, £13.28 per hour
Hours & Actual salary:
• 1 x post – 12.5 hours per week – 3.30pm-6.00pm (Monday to Friday)
£8,510.16 gross per annum, £709.18 gross per month

• 1 x post – 15 hours per week – 3.15pm-6.15pm (Monday to Friday)
£10,212.19 gross per annum, £851.01 gross per month
Contract: Permanent, term time only, 27 days holiday deep clean spread over the year & holiday pay entitlement.
IMPORTANT DATES AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form (CVs will not be accepted).
• If you download the application form from our Vacancies page at Vacancies | Ratton, please email your completed form to: Mrs Hayden, Trust Executive Assistant at ahayden@ratton.co.uk
Closing Date: 12noon Monday 12 October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 16 October 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.