About This Role
Gillingham School are looking to appoint a motivated, reliable cleaner to join our busy cleaning team.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous cleaning experience, be expected to work to high standards with minimum supervision and be flexible to meet the needs of the school.
The role is to work 2 hours per day, 5 days per week and can either be 06:00-08:00, or between 15:30-18:30.
In addition to term-time working, the postholder will be required to work the equivalent of one contracted week during the Easter break and two contracted weeks during the summer holidays.
Closing date: Midnight on 19th October 2026
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
About Gillingham School
Gillingham School is a high-achieving secondary school with more than 500 years of history, tracing its origins back to its foundation as a Free School in 1516. Today, we are an ambitious and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive academy with a thriving Sixth Form, committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.
We offer a rich and varied educational experience both inside and beyond the classroom, encouraging students to develop creativity, innovation, resilience, and the lifelong skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Our positive ethos and strong values have been longstanding, shaping the character and aspirations of our students. Our motto, Docendo Discimus ("By Teaching, We Learn"), reflects our belief that learning is a shared and lifelong journey.
Strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community are central to our success. Together, we create an environment where every young person is supported, challenged, and inspired to flourish.
At Gillingham School, every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping our learning community. We are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to make a meaningful difference every day. Our culture is rooted in positivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supported by high-quality professional development opportunities that enable staff to grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Join us and become part of a school community with a heritage of strong values, and a shared commitment to excellence. To see more information, please click here to see our website.
Additional Information
We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are open to discussing flexible working options.
We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.