The University of Kent Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a resilient and proactive Cleaner to join our enthusiastic and motivated facilities team, who work to maintain our buildings.

This is a permanent role for 15 hours per week, based at Chatham Grammar School, working Monday to Thursday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm and Friday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

The role will operate as part of a team undertaking general cleaning duties, including vacuuming, dusting, emptying bins, and cleaning washroom facilities. The successful candidate must be able to use their own initiative and work well as part of a team.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable, although full training will be provided if required. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to work within a friendly and supportive team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you are a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

 Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date - 23rd Feb 2026 

 We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

The University of Kent 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.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.  This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.  The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview.  The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or online footprint.