About this role
Salary: £24,413 per annum, pro rata
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time - 22.5 hours per week in term-time; 10 hours per week in school holidays
Closing date: 09:00am, 30 January 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 02 February 2026
How to apply: If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website. Please complete the Application for Employment and return to [email protected] by 09.00am on the date indicated on the website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/
Who to contact if you have a query: Sue Evans, [email protected] or call 01323 400650 ext 2050
We are looking to appoint a School Cleaning Operative to work within our Estates Team and carry out cleaning and other associated duties.
- Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment?
- Are you someone who likes working as part of a small team within a large organisation?
- Are you flexible, resilient and able to work quickly and efficiently?
- Do you understand the importance of safeguarding young people?
If the answer is yes, then Gildredge House would like to meet you.
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. You will join a strong team of inspirational staff working within an environment that is both stimulating and fun. If you take pride in your work and have the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively, then we would love to hear from you.
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-16
- an expectation of high academic standards
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
- A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
- A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
- Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
- Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
- Ample on-site parking
- LGPS Pension Scheme
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We welcome visits from prospective
candidates, by appointment.
Please note: Applications will be screened as they are received, and interviews may be offered before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of
employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References,
Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a
Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification)
Regulations 2006.
Please note that under the UK GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge
House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You
have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however
it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further
details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found
at https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection
Other facts
About East Sussex County Council
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What you'll do
- The Cleaning Operative will carry out cleaning and other associated duties within the Estates Team. The role requires working in a busy and varied environment as part of a small team.
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