Job Description

We are seeking a trustworthy, reliable and hardworking Cleaner with Keys to join our friendly team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping a school environment clean, safe and welcoming.

We are offering a 15 hours per week position, with preferred (but not essential) split-shift working patterns around the keys hours (7:00am school opening and 6:30pm school closure). All year round. We are able to be flexible with working hours and patterns and these can be discussed and negotiated with the successful candidate.

There is an opportunity to work overtime for school evening events and weekend lettings if desired. Closing date is 1st December 2025.

Main duties include:

Opening up and/or locking up; securing the school at the start and end of the day

Acting as a key holder and ensuring the premises are safe and ready for pupils and staff

Quality assuring the work of our contract cleaning team (who clean 8 classrooms)

Cleaning and restocking supplies in the communal areas

Emptying outdoor bins weekly

Managing recycling and large bin collection routine

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and following all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.

The successful candidate will be dependable, organised and committed to creating a clean, welcoming environment for our school community.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the beautifully diverse community we serve. We warmly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and other underrepresented ethnic communities, who bring lived experience, cultural richness, and a shared commitment to inclusive education for every child.

Following safer recruitment procedures an appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcome.

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Please download the application pack. If you would like more information, please contact the school office at personnel@st-teresas.essex.sch.uk or telephone 01206 508445.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 9,897.16 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person