Cleaner, Cleaning Services

We are looking for a number of early morning Cleaners to join us in September 2026. These positions are on a 1‑year fixed‑term contract as part of an ongoing review of school cleaning processes.

• Clean allocated sections of the school as advised and as per the Checklist of tasks.
• Work alongside a team to ensure whole‑school cleanliness.
• Participate in the school holiday deep clean process.

• Experienced in a range of cleaning duties, preferably in a large‑scale or commercial environment.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures.
• Willing to take responsibility for standard of work carried out.
• Able to maintain confidentiality on all school matters.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

• Auto‑enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 22%).
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme.
• CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College).
• Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
• Specsavers Eye care vouchers.
• Free use of the sports facilities.

Hours:

15 hours per week. 04.00 – 07.00am Monday – Friday.

Term time (39 weeks) plus 10 days to be worked across school holidays for deep cleaning.

Duration: 12 month Fixed term contract.

Location:

Based on site within the school.

Remuneration:
The Essex Schools’ Local Government Scale 1, Point 3 which is £24,796 FTE gross per annum. The actual salary is £9,042 gross per annum which includes an element of holiday pay.

Start date:

1st September 2026.