Location
Barking Abbey School, Sandringham Road Campus or Longbridge Road Campus, Barking, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Hours
13.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only. Additional hours optional during holiday periods. Morning and evening shifts available to suit your needs:
Monday to Friday: 05:30 to 08:15 or 15:30 to 17:45.
Salary
Scale 2 (Pt3 £16.19 per hour - Pt4 £16.43 per hour) pro rata, plus pension benefits and holiday pay.
About the Role
Are you looking for a part-time role that fits around other commitments? Would you like a job that makes a difference to the lives of students in a school passionate about providing the very best opportunities for all? We are seeking cleaners to join our premises team, fundamental to the smooth daily operation of the school. This role offers an attractive remuneration package, good employment terms, provision of uniform, induction training, and ongoing training and development opportunities. While primarily based at Barking Abbey, you may occasionally be required to support across our wider partnership including Eastbrook School.
Barking Abbey is a heavily over-subscribed dual campus secondary school with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment. The school is located less than 10 minutes walk from Upney tube and 15 minutes from Barking mainline station. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In return, we offer a supportive and encouraging staff team, access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, a school that values staff well-being and workload management, and a positive ethos reinforced by highly visible senior leadership and centralised behaviour systems.
Ofsted recently judged the school Outstanding in all areas, highlighting exemplary pupil conduct, clear rules, engaged students, and a leadership team that carefully considers staff workload and well-being.
Experience
No previous experience required. Enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to the school environment are essential.
About you
Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team. You should be flexible to work morning or evening shifts and committed to supporting a positive school environment. A respect for diversity and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role. A positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn and develop are key.


