carl.ellmer

Job details
Job reference
REC000574
Date posted
08/07/2026
Application closing date
20/09/2026
Location
White House Academy
Salary
Grade 2 Scp 4: Pro Rata Salary £7,543pa (FTE £24,413pa)
Package
Membership to Perkbox discount scheme | subsidised Benenden Private Healthcare | free school lunch
Contractual hours
12.5
Basis
Permanent
Job category/type
Premises
Attachments
Cleaner – JD_PS Revised May 2024.pdf
Guidance for completing application form March 2026.pdf
Cleaner
Job description
Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

We are looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our team at White House Academy.

The successful candidate should have the ability to:

carry out work under minimal supervision;
perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing waste bins, cleaning trolleys and vacuum cleaners;
fulfil their cleaning rotates within the required time period to the quality standard expected.

We can offer you:

a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
subsidised private health care with Benenden;
a free school lunch when working in school.

You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application, please contact Tony: tony.martin@stepacademytrsut.org to make arrangements.

The Job Description and Person Specification outline the requirements of this post and can be found on the STEP website – www.stepacademytrust.org . Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Interview date: w/c 27th September 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.